Sarah Curtis

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sarah Curtis

Numerous Cook's petrels have been taken to Whangarei's Native Bird Recovery Centre after becoming disoriented at sea. At least 16 Cook’s petrels or tītī have been taken to Whangārei’s Native Bird Recovery Centre this week, storm-ravaged and exhausted from ex-tropical Cyclone Tam. One was found by firefighters under a fire appliance at the Whangārei station, bird recovery centre founder Robert Webb said.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sarah Curtis

Controversy continues to plague school lunches. Photo / Yolisa TswanyaA former Far North employee of school lunch provider Libelle Group claims there were warning signs the company was headed for bust prior to government changes and the provider’s liquidation last month. The ex-staffer told the Northern Advocate that a payroll hack, redundancies, an allegation of unpaid rent, and rejected produce left in the sun at a community pantry, were evidence of red flags.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sarah Curtis

The tsunami siren on the Parua Bay waterfront before it was removed. Photo / NZMEA controversial tsunami siren in Whangārei Heads has been removed because it was installed ahead of schedule and before full community consultation. The siren at the waterfront in Parua Bay, off Kiteone Rd, was removed last year and is yet to be replaced. Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group spokesperson Zach Woods said the siren was taken away because it had gone in before schedule and full consultation.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sarah Curtis

Northland is experiencing a rapid increase in blueberry production. Photo / 123RFNorthland’s blueberry growers are celebrating a bumper season as production soars to nearly 300 tonnes - a 60% increase from last year’s 180 tonnes. The region’s success is part of a nationwide boom in the industry that looks set to expand in coming years.

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sarah Curtis

File photoA person has died and part of State Highway 11 near Haruru was closed after a crash involving a truck and vehicle. The crash on Puketona Road / SH11 was reported about 2.30pm today. Police said the driver of the vehicle died at the scene. Two people inside the truck sustained moderate injuries. A section of SH11 has been closed and is expected to remain closed for at least two hours. The Serious Crash Unit has been sent to the scene. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.