Latest from Dargaville

Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.

Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia

Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.

Motorbike and school bus crash - motorcyclist badly hurt
Northland's emergency services are dealing with two crashes in the region this afternoon

Losing the Ranfurly Shield most hurtful for Northland
Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.

Special votes could decide Whangārei electorate
Emily Henderson open to the idea of working alongside Dr Shane Reti.

Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning

Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.

Family proud of Northland teen crowned Miss NZ 2020
'I want to show that with hard work you can achieve anything,' says 19yo Sydney Batters.

Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer

Court removes Stephenson Island trustees
Two men breached fiduciary duty to all the owners of Stephenson Island.

Large number of dogs housed in Northland being investigated
Council asks for 'patience' while investigating how many dogs are at a Kaipara property.

Northland Kauri just keep getting better
Northland's focus shifts to the Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Magpies this week.

Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

Under 14s get free entry to both games
Northland rugby targets grassroots and thanks fans for their ongoing support.

Kaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan
'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.

Thieves steal dead son's photos, raid piggybank, open bag of his ashes
Prized photos of late autistic boy and a pounamu among items stolen from Whangārei home.

Baylys Beach Community Centre construction site broken into
Young apprentices gutted at theft of power tools from Bayly's Beach construction site.

Pastor, businessman get home detention for sex with underage Northland girl
"Massive fall from grace" after church leader pays for sex with 15 year old girl.

Veteran Taniwha prop not quitting any time soon
Ross Wright has played 100 matches after playing for Northland for more than a decade.

Mop-up continues after 'intense' fire threatens homes at Ahipara
Fire boss says blaze was one of the most intense he's seen in Northland in 10 years.

Men get home detention for sex with under age girl
Auckland pastor and Kawakawa businessman have both been sentenced.

Refining NZ to scale down Marsden Point operation from 2021
Bitumen production to cease in Northland as oil refinery cuts production.

Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire

Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins
Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.

Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime
Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.

Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau
Independent candidate wants red tape removed from Maori land for house construction.

Meet the candidates: Billy Te Kahika, Advance NZ - Te Tai Tokerau
Safely open up borders and remove red tape from small and medium businesses.