News in brief: Lucky Lotto players; Community Xmas tree vandalised
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues
Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.
Joe Bennett: The poetry of a shopping list
From coffee to Hayfexo: Exploring humanity through a Tuesday shopping list.
‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shooting
One man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui.
Firefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under control
The fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.
‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outage
Northland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Remembering a good man who lived life to the fullest - John Williamson
Rest in peace Geoff Thomas, you taught us a thing or two.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
Police were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.
News in brief: NCEA results to be released January 15 on NZQA website
NCEA results available on NZQA website from Jan 15; Scholarship results out Feb 11.
‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco
The cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
News in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warning
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
Castlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.
‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schools
Some families have attended the same school for more than five generations.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
A fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warning
The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?
Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.
News in brief: Police identify man found dead on Far North beach
Police identify man found dead on Far North beach; death not suspicious.
Umbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland Games
The event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.
‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warning
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
ITM ram-raid: Thieves steal $30k worth of tools from family who cooked free meals at Christmas
After feeding the community, their other business was ram-raided.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island
'Covered in mud': Mates' epic straight line challenge for charity
Friends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.
Protecting our marine paradise: How it works, and if it's working
The Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.
Northlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyard
Northlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland
Markets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?
If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.