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The latest news bites from around the region
Council urged to rethink plans to develop alternative cycle trail
A rail group says the council must consider cheaper options for a replacement cycle trail.
Whangārei’s $250m Oruku Landing development back on the agenda
Several councillors have forced an extraordinary Whangārei District Council meeting.
Waka Kotahi warns Northlanders to prepare for heavy rain this afternoon
Drivers warned take care on the roads this afternoon, tomorrow morning due to wet weather
16 deaths, 11,063 new Covid cases; teen's 'very sad' death after jab
Total of 622 people in hospital with the virus, including 23 in intensive care.
Kaumātua ask Marsden Pt protesters to leave
Local kaumātua want refinery protesters to leave Poupouwhenua (Marsden Point)
Whangārei Hospital to provide radiation therapy from 2025
Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre to be extended.
Red alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.
Vietnamese man jailed for running Northland cannabis farm worth millions
Three years four months jail for part in large Northland cannabis growing operation
Northland District Health board reports 559 new Covid 19 cases today
Northland Covid cases continue to fluctuate
'Aladdin's cave' of drugs, guns and stolen property found
Guns, drugs and stolen property aplenty found after a police search in Whangārei.
Somehow the driver survived: Car goes airborne, lodges in school bus
The driver reportedly walked away from the crash.
Money for rail link to Marsden Pt welcomed in Northland
Rail proponents welcome the $550m spend on the Northland rail network.
High-income families less likely to get children jabbed
10 per cent of parents declined to have their children vaccinated.
Kaikohe footballing day attracts crowd to Lindvart Park
Kaikohe FC doing its bit to recruit next generation of football players
1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet in
With meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.
Who is the only Northland mayor to return in October's local Govt elections?
A local government specialist says huge amounts of experience and knowledge will be lost.
Paihia man, 31, charged with robbing town custodian
Attack has prompted an 'overwhelming' outpouring of aroha and support for robbery victim.
Northland welcomes back Aussies after two years of closed borders
As the borders open to all Aussies, Northland businesses expect to continue to struggle.
'Northland legend' Myra Larcombe dies aged 94
Northland's first female police officer spent a lifetime teaching children to swim.
Kevin Page: Power, pizza and the problem with online shopping
OPINION: 'At this point Mrs P started to tell me off'
Marsden Pt protest: Two arrests, but largely peaceful
Protesters at Marsden Pt want decommissioning of refinery assets, begun weeks ago, to stop
NZ's Covid-related death toll now 500; 7592 new cases today
Today's deaths take the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid to 500.
How to prepare for cyclone Fili's gale force winds and torrential downpours
Ex-tropical cyclone Fili threatens to bring severe gales up to 140km/h and heavy rain.
Drug deal: Former RNZ Navy yacht on sale for $1 after $300m cocaine bust
The vessel was busted attempting to smuggle a huge amount of cocaine into the UK.
Group protesting the closure of Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protest group outside Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protesters set up camp at Marsden Pt
Mothballed refinery target of an "occupation" by protesters seeking "fuel security".
More than 140 public houses planned in Northland over the next 15 months
Largest public housing project in several decades begins in Kaitaia.
NRC told limiting councillor numbers to ensure adequate remuneration not way to go
Northland Regional Council representation review given green light
Easter egg hunt and bouncy castle among entertainment at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary
Park design programmes for youngsters to run during school holidays.
Frustration building over long waits for police
Police response times have risen by 47 minutes in Northland since late 2017