Northland on alert after fruit fly found in Auckland
The main horticulture areas are around Kerikeri and Maungatapere.
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News snippets from the Far North.
Remembering a good man who lived life to the fullest - John Williamson
Rest in peace Geoff Thomas, you taught us a thing or two.
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
Homecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tour
NZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home
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.
Cyclist seriously injured in Far North collision
Cyclist seriously injured in Kerikeri crash; expect delays on Waipapa Rd.
News in brief: NCEA results to be released January 15 on NZQA website
NCEA results available on NZQA website from Jan 15; Scholarship results out Feb 11.
‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco
The cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.
Cattle a 'wicked' hazard: Motorist 'mind-boggled' no one held to account
Motorists fear for their lives as Whangārei's wild cattle still pose huge traffic hazard
'Dream into reality': New charter school opens in Northland
Northland's first new charter school opens with 35 enrolments this month in Doubtless Bay.
Police investigating after baby hospitalised with serious head injuries
The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship hospital.
Intricate carving found washed up in Northland
Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a beach.
Horse trainer Donna Logan returns home with excitement
Logan's first runners back in Ruakākā; debuting horses Likava and White Mask.
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular rocks Far North holiday spot
Far North's unique Tractor Spectacular motors into bay
Community invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless Bay
Excavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.
Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
Chance find in cemetery unveils 115-year-old NZ naval tradition
Kerikeri cemetery find uncovers stories of young sailors on training ship Amokura.
Māori nurse’s journey: Why Hani Sipu left home for Australia’s outback
'I want to look after them as if they’re my family.'
They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back
Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.
New Zealand-first $200m education-arts hub on the cards for Whangārei
Whangārei plans $200m KEA hub to boost education and arts in city centre.
'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police
The incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.
Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
News in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warning
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
Castlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.
‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks
Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.
NZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winners
The themes of the stories were diverse.
‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schools
Some families have attended the same school for more than five generations.