Far North news

'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth
Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.

Stunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekend
Sculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.
Premium

Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.

Waitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon Wilson
OPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.

Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.

Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.

Homeowner forced to make sign after scammer sends unknowing victims to house
“I felt really sorry for them and some of them were really pissed off and upset.”

Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.

Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding

80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.

Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.

Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.

'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
Car news and advice


Audi S6 e-tron Avant first drive: left of centre
Left-hand drive S6 e-tron is doing the rounds in NZ. We drive it.

S-Class rocket turns 50: the mighty Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 still stuns
A half-century since the 450 SEL 6.9 first graced the autobahn. It still looks serious.

Nissan has created a retro 1990s-style driving game - and you can play it here
Formula E-inspired game is an 8-bit-style nostalgia blast.
OneRoof property news

Rich-listers sell their family home for just $1.2m - well below CV
And they've pulled their 10-bedroom mansion from the market.

Rates to fall on May 28, but how many cuts should Kiwis expect after that?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

House next door to Auckland's $58m mansion for sale
Agent reveals twist that could have altered real estate history.
More News

Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice
Lifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.

'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.

SH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip cleared
Contractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.

Kaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to many
New social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.

Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery
Police say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle.

Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.

News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North

Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.

Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.

Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it

Far North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three days
Three storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.

Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.
Rural news

Crash in ATV on remote property kills 10-year-old boy and critically injures father
The boy’s brother and a friend also suffered serious and minor injuries.

Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.

Greytown teen named Dairy Trainee of the Year
'He has a broad knowledge and he’s a hard worker.'