News briefs from the Far North - Kina restrictions, Easter activity, harpist visiting
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Kaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebrating
Six decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions
Be good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 years
Long-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.
Drink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crash
A judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.
'Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept in
Man who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.
'We’ll get one good shot at a busy four days': Northland businesses brace for busy Easter weekend
From chocolate shops to markets and motels: Northland businesses keen for Easter visitors.
'Why would anyone throw a hot pie at a kid?' Judge questions aunt's disturbing behaviour
The woman threw a hot pie in the face of a child.
Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power
The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.
There's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekend
Here are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.
Drive to attract more women to Northland's golfing scene
Earlier, Felice Croft was not interested in swinging a golf club - now she leads a club.
A significant part of the community: Whangārei Trade Aid to close after 37 years
Trade Aid's northernmost store to close. 'It's an end of an era.'
Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
Traffic safety, flooding, pollution fears raised over SH1 Waipū service centre
The proposed Waipū service station will create traffic safety concerns, objectors say.
News in brief: Mark Cromie retires; Covid-19 inquiry attracts more than 11,000 submissions
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancer
The large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.
'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girl
The man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.
SOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services funding
NRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.
Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland
High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
Droves of working poor living in cars due to housing shortage
There may be plenty of jobs but the pay is "peanuts" when compared to rental prices.
All this talk of a recession — but what does it mean for the everyday Kiwi?
The next six months are predicted to be tough, but there is an upside.
Ruakākā highway service centre finally going ahead after decade of delays
Now is the right time for the Ruakākā highway development, director Barry Trass says.
Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.
Far North news briefs - Lotto wins, hapū meet and social worker in court
News snippets from the Far North.
Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
Opinion: Unexpected delights snapped up at garage sale
The Pages have been helping out with a garage sale.
Skinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a month
Ruby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
New $7.5m emergency response hub for region
The new centre will be a Northland first.
New Kaitāia after-hours mental health service starts
Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.
Northland news briefs - three Lotto wins, Ngāpuhi hapū meeting and roading contract goes to market
News snippets from Northland.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in court
He thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.
Culture on display at Te Tai Tokerau Maranga Mai e te Iwi senior kapa haka regionals
The Maranga Mai e te Iwi Senior Kapa Haka Regionals went off without a hitch on Saturday.
Generous Northlanders dig deep for Relay for Life
More than $120k raised from Whangārei Relay for Life.