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News in brief: Suspicious house fire investigated, search for teen
The latest news bites from around the region.
Man charged following stabbing in Moerewa, two dead after crash
The stabbings are reported to have taken place on a back road in Moerewa this afternoon.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships
Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland
News in brief: Hospo industry initiative; Cinema to reopen
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homeless
Housing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.
John Williamson: It's a long road that leads to a new road
The need to build new roads has been a controversial question for many years.
Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
Fresh produce available to NorthTec students thanks to on-campus harvests
Fresh produce has been grown and placed into pātaka across NorthTec campuses.
Arson suspected as home destroyed near Kaikohe
Owners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.
Rāwene man in court after alleged assaults at hospital
Rāwene Hospital patient described it as “like a scene out of a horror movie”.
'An accident waiting to happen': Bus driver refuses to drive on 'disintegrating' Far North roads
Far North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.
Emily Henderson: Protecting Uretiti Beach for future generations
We have such strong connections to our beaches in Whangārei.
Discovery sparks 190-year-old ‘missing person enquiry’
Writing slate with mystery signature found under floorboards at one of NZ's first schools.
Two dead after truck crash that closed SH10
Motorists urged to avoid the area; diversions are long and on rough roads.
Social housing projects get funded solar panels
‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says
A redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.
World-leading robot plane venture takes off in Kerikeri
Venture fulfils a dream of bringing tech opportunities home for Northland youth.
Kevin Page: A not so smoothie tale
My beloved has been plying me with a smoothie most mornings lately.
News in brief: Family grateful for support; Police seek help locating two people who have arrest warrants
The latest news bites from around the region.
Council says sorry for error showing massive rates hikes
'They couldn't run a bath': A ratepayer's blast at the Far North District Council.
Discovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warns
The devastating finds should be a wake-up call to the Government, biosecurity expert says.
Man accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppression
Man was allegedly stabbed to death when he stepped in to help a woman.
Students set sights on winning national Shakespeare competition
Whangārei students win battle of the bard and spot in Shakespeare Festival finals.
Shane Reti: Blowout Budget means more pain for Kiwis
Reti claims the Government's Budget is going to hit people in the pocket.
News in brief: Lucky Lotto winners, council scholarships awarded
The latest news bites from around the region.
Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’
Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.
‘Here I can be myself’: Language Days a boost for deaf and hard-of-hearing children
Deaf get-togethers held fortnightly at Moerewa Scool for kids all over Northland.
From Pipiwai to a world title: Boxer Lani Daniels' historic win
The new IBF world heavyweight champion thinks her next big fight will be with the scales.
Heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit
Bad weather is expected to hit the region from around 3pm today.
Jonny Wilkinson: So, what's in this year’s Budget for disabled people?
The new Budget did cop some criticism from the sector.
Changing face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi North
Te Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.