Latest news from The Northland Age
From rescue to research: Green turtles released for major project
Five green turtles were released into Rangaunu Harbour in the Far North.
Slight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuilt
State Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.
Far North drought could lead to more water retrictions
Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use
Northland uni student one of eight scholarship recipients
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student
Far North news briefs - bees swarm library, armed robber hit and travel fund
News snippets from the Far North
Rāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindle
Eight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.
‘I love you, I love you’: Daughter's final words as stabbed dad died in her arms
Euan Mackey was allegedly murdered by three people over a property dispute.
Local knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Two Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.
'You did it baby:' Man allegedly stabbed to death over property dispute
Crown claims Denise Davis warned victim’s family they'd return to take the house.
Northland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social media
Vaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Local knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Far North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp
Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.
News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights
News snippets from the Far North.
Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned
Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser
Hokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a week
Generous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.
Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.
North Hokianga A&P Show in pics
Plenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
News briefs from the Far North - $40k Lotto win, hui rescheduled and women’s Day speaker
News snippets from the Far North
Three Far North state highway speeds being reviewed
NZTA seeking public's views on reversing speed limits.
‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in park
Onerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park.
‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta
The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.
Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade
Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and Kaitāia
Two Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.
Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school
News in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa funds
News snippets from the Far North.
Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.