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The latest news bites from around the region.
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‘Super excited’: Northland friends prepare for Ninja challenge
Two young Northland Ninjas are heading to Melbourne for a major competition.
John Williamson: Why back seat driving could be ruining your road trips
About 82% of people admit to back seat driving, with almost half doing it regularly.
Fledgling cruise ship destination Whangārei welcomes 658 passengers
Hundreds explored Whangārei’s Town Basin and other attractions in the first visit of 2025.
Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six months
Around 9000 a month using Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre.
Staff member assaulted during petrol station robbery in Whangārei
Police are seeking sightings of a white Toyota Aqua and a silver Nissan Bluebird.
Police speak to family of young baby with head injuries
The child has made a recovery and has been discharged from hospital.
'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in car
Tairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.
Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather
The heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.
News briefs from the Far North - conserve water call, snorkel course, and reserve closed
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North councillor and waka ama champ leads Northland challenge
District councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira leads Northland's waka ama champs assault.
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
News in brief: Whangārei MyLotto player wins $1m
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Missing pages dilemma – the quest for a satisfying book ending
OPINION: Despite setbacks, Mrs P refuses to buy a new copy, sticking to her principles.
World-champ kiteboarder saves swimmer struggling in estuary
The young man got lucky when Marc Jacobs spotted him struggling to keep afloat.
Shane Reti says health portfolio in good shape for Simeon Brown
While he has lost health, Reti says he is still representing Whangārei at the top table.
Black Power member jailed after birthday celebration erupted into pub brawl
Four people were injured at The Butter Factory in Whangārei last year.
Kawakawa residents without water face long wait for its return
Water is being provided free of charge to residents from four tankers.
Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say
The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.
Kiwi dies of dehydration amid Northland’s dry conditions, rain offers relief
Ranger Bevan Morgan found the kiwi unconscious on January 11.
Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years
Mangamuka Gorge reopening delights Far North businesses as visitors pour in.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
‘Grow it to the moon’: Northland vege mince expands with new partnership
The makers of Vince hope to bring convenient veges from Northland to the world.
What does a hot, dry summer mean for kiwi?
Northland's had a hot, dry summer - what does that mean for kiwi?
‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death
'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.
The 'heartland for Māori culture and enterprise' to celebrate Māori business
Applications and nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 14.
Why a Northland walkway reopening is fuelling debate on public access
The Waikaraka Walkway at Mt Tiger has been opened by an Overseas Investment Office ruling.
News in brief: Hit musician returning home to Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
The golf club where youth and community are the focus
It’s been a labour of love building the course to what it is today.
Spending a penny for the toilet door - Joe Bennett
There is a manly pleasure in striding into a door department and saying, ‘I want a door’.
Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.
Family devastated by theft of woodchopping trophy
The trophy was made from mottled kauri in 1966.
Vehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in Raumanga
Gunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.