Northland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on show
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
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Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
All the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Plenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
News briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this week
News snippets from Northland
After long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch dies
He campaigned tirelessly till the end.
Former PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original name
Lord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days
'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreak
An estimated 800 of the combined 4600 passengers and crew have tested positive.
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
New Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at Waitangi
New Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi
Bout time: Northland slugger taking on former world champ
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu back in the ring ahead of overseas bout
Black Fern Krystal Murray hopes Rugby World Cup in Northland inspires next generation of women players
Northland Black Fern Krystal Murray speaks ahead of Saturday's game against Scotland.
Northland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendant
A trial for Northland leader Sonny Tau has been aborted due to legal reasons.
Emergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacks
A worrying number of dog attacks on Far North residents has prompted calls for resourcing.
Prominent Northland leader charged with indecent assault on teenage girl
Raniera (Sonny) Tau is on trial in Northland for indecent assault allegations.
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
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'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.