Northland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social media
Vaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.
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Total fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub contained
Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.
‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industries
The International Women's Day theme is Accelerate Action for women's equality.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising cases
Vets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.
Local knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Far North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp
‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rules
People fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.
Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.
Child dies after incident on driveway in Far North
Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.
Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned
News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.
Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser
Hokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a week
Generous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.
Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.
‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw
Claire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.
Why 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic find
The limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.
North Hokianga A&P Show in pics
Plenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.
Dog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issue
The report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charity
A woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailed
Bob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.
Search under way for whale freed from Far North oyster lines
A whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.
Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade
Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and Kaitāia
Two Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.
150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school
News in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa funds
News snippets from the Far North.