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News snippets from the Far North.
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Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
Two people shot in Northland town in less than 24 hours, police investigating
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Donors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiser
One person donated $7000 to help pay Claire Wihongi-Matene's court imposed fine.
Inmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chicken
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
No scratchings? Pig racing to be star attraction at Kaikohe A&P Show
In one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.
'Mum would've loved that': Calls to restore and protect Dame Whina Cooper's former home
Cooper's daughter shares her memories of the family home, now worn out.
Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work
Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save her
Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
News briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster averted
News snippets from Northland
'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store
The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.
'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening
Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon
Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
'Tooth fairy' fined $7k for making dentures for desperate locals
Tooth fairy Claire Wihongi-Matene was fined for low-cost unlicensed denture service.
Family of Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods tearful as man pleads guilty to manslaughter
The public gallery was filled with Woods’ family and friends, many of whom were emotional.
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education
Community fed up with drinkers at park near children's playground
'They think it’s their garden bar': Dozens of bottle caps and broken bottles can be seen.
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
Firefighters open up about their 25 years of service and receiving top honours
They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.