Volunteer exodus due to vax mandate leaves stretched firefighters 'in despair'
FENZ says 10 Northland volunteers have quit. Firefighters say the number is much higher.
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Northland news in brief: Renowned Te Roroa Treaty negotiator receives prestigious honour; man charged with arson
The latest news bites from around the region.
Road safety hero: Tracey Rissetto talks about the push for better roads
Tracey Rissetto describes herself as an everyday transport user who wants safer roads.
Salad on menu for farm animals at Whangarei Heads, with less dressing
Pasture diversification making big difference in soil and animal health
What should a driver do when an animal crosses their path? And should you eat roadkill?
Columnist John Williamson explores what could happen when wildlife and vehicles meet.
Principals fear staff cuts as Covid keeps kids away from school
Northland principals are hoping students begin their return to the classroom.
Comment: Mahitahi Hauora - Transforming support for general practice to improve equity
It's a win, win-for GPs, their patients, their family/whanau and to achieve health equity.
'The only career path you will hear me bragging about'; nurse of 33 years
The Advocate is celebrating all of the wonderful nurses who help care for Northlanders.
Bay News: Country Rock festival on again; safe havens for birds
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
'The river is part of who I am': Ruatangata airport site threatens Patuwairua Stream
Public consultation about the proposed Whangārei airport sites ends on May 25.
Kelvin Davis' stinging attack on Opposition parties
Labour's Kelvin Davis accuses Opposition of privilege based on misery of his own family.
Ahipara house goes up in flames
Five fire crews were called to a house fire at Ahipara.
28 Covid-related deaths, 7970 new community cases today
There are 381 people in hospital with the virus, including 10 in intensive care.
Beach to Bay: Local swimmers land haul of podium spots
Kerikeri teen Emilia Finer was the second female out of the water in hotly contested race
Rallying stars lining up for International rally of Whangārei this weekend
Plenty of action close to the city centre at International Rally of Whangārei this weekend
Chairman of Channel Infrastructure at Marsden Pt to step down
Channel Infrastructure, at Marsden Pt, to get a new chairman.
Road safety hero: The Northland cop who dedicated his life to keeping kids safe
Ian Anderson has spent more than two and a half decades teaching kids about road safety.
'I'm just rapt': Years-long Waitangi River sewage spill fixed
Sewage was flowing from a private drain and couldn't be fixed - until we reported on it.
Harnessing the North's business passion
The Pick'22 is a great example of the strength of Northland's business community
Buyer beware: Expert warns always do your research when buying a cheap house
More houses mixed with a cooling market means Northlanders can grab a property bargain.
Whangārei's Foxy Sweetie taking on the candy market
Whangārei's Foxy Sweetie store bringing lolly love during global pandemic
Emily Henderson: How we're overcoming the barriers to taking up trades
Emily Henderson delves into the challenges and solutions to boosting a skilled workforce.
Covid minister's warning after 9173 new cases, 14 deaths reported
There are 385 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
Power outage in Riverside, Whangārei
The power outage is affecting Vale and Ewing Rds.
Kensington crash: One person injured
One person received minor injuries in a two-car crash this afternoon.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Onerahi house fire: Pregnant neighbour feared for her home
Four crews responded to a house fire in Onerahi today.
Jumping to conclusions: The wallaby that wasn't
Volunteers tracked the "wallaby" but found no sign.
Shifting Northland's rescue helicopter base will save $4m
Northland Emergency Services Trust will save millions with rescue helicopter shift.
Allied health workers quit for better pay at KFC
This affects allied work force from Whangārei, Dargaville, Kaitaia and Bay of Plenty.
UK travel mag rates region's attractions NZ's best for 2022
Manea Footprints of Kupe and Wairau Māori Art Gallery singled out by top-selling magazine
'I had nothing': Teens ditch education to pay the bills instead
University is the least favoured option for Northland students post-school.
New law and order package to provide one police officer for every 480 people
Budget 2022: More police to target gang-related crime and youth offending
Road safety hero: John Williamson
John Williamson has been chairman of the Northland Road Safety Trust for 20 years.