Taheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% contained
On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.
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News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
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Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands
Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions
Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.
Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers
Humble Northland couple’s community contribution recognised
John and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.
Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
Now he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Northland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.
Kāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in Northland
Kāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.
How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.
Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues
Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.
'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfire
A wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.
BBC’s Mammals series features false killer whales filmed in Northland
Rare footage of NZ false killer whales to air on BBC's Mammals this weekend.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
Dangerous driving incident - man charged after allegedly failing to stop
Charges included unlawful possession of ammunition and refusing to give blood.
Los Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News Update
Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald
Whangārei scrub fire update
Fire and Emergency NZ operations manager Denis Cooper provides an update on the fire in Whangārei scrub fire.
Whangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three days
The cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.
Smoke visible above Waikaraka
A helicopter with a monsoon bucket can be seen over Waikaraka, Whangārei where smoke is visible. Video / Rachel Maher
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
Homecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tour
NZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
A Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools
‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
Police were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.