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Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.
‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 years
Some of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.
Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase
Experts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.
Is road rage on the rise? Northland motorists say yes - and say it's worst in Auckland
According to the survey, one in 10 Kiwis have been involved in a road-rage incident.
Vince Cocurullo: Celebrating local growth through food and culture
OPINION: Welcoming newcomers, we make their settlement process as joyful as possible.
Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage
Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.
News in brief: Taipā Pt point carpark is undergoing an update
The latest news bites from around the region.
The planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe Bennett
It’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so.
Water-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measures
Dargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.
Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula
Police have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.
Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.
Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car
One morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.
Eight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards final
Northland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.
News briefs from the Far North - Taipā beach work, murder charge and plane causes concern
News snippets from the Far North
Four more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewed
NZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits
Osteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North Hospice
Hospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa
Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.
John Williamson: Would Whangārei benefit from congestion charges?
Don’t hold your breath about less peak time congestion.
News in brief: Indian Consul General’s visit boosts Northland-India trade ties
The latest news bites from around the region.
Deja vu for Whangārei man whose pedigree cat disappeared - again
The beloved feline went missing on Friday evening but he was home by Monday.
‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland
Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.
Far North mussels best in the country
Far North smoked mussels win gold at Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards
Far North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screening
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple
Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.
Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors
Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families
News in brief: Tracks closed for maintenance; plane on mapping mission
The latest news bites from around the region.
Dogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attacked
The woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her.
‘It’s very physical’: Northland cleaning injury claims cost millions
Northlanders have nearly $7m in ACC claims for cleaning injuries since 2020.
Opinion: Lakeside stroll turned to chaos
Thankfully the young lady did not part from the bike and do herself an injury.
Pāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action needed
Ahipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.