Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 29th March Wrap
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald
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34 Covid-related deaths - 17,148 community cases and 842 in hospital
Some of the deaths had happened during the past 10 days.
Maungatapere smashes 50-year-old national rain record
Northland Rural Support Trust calls for help to clean up the worst affected farms.
Andrea Primerose-Netzler: The Orchard looking forward to a sense of normality
Here at The Orchard, our strength lies in the community of like-minded businesspeople.
Scallop closures among sustainability measures in Northland
The closure was part of a twice-yearly review of fish stocks to support sustainability.
730 new Covid cases in Northland on Tuesday
730 new Covid cases in Northland in the 24 hours to 9am today
Art exchange in Awanui now complete
The mural depicts Awanui's kaitiaki (guardians), which are predominantly birds
Latest addition to Whangārei Town basin lifted into place - the Rolling Ball Clock
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock takes its place at Town Basin
'It's time for our profession to heal' says Northland principals' rep
What will life look after mandates are lifted?
'We are living in the renaissance period of Whangārei', says GiraGlob designer
The backstory of Whangārei's GiraGlob - the first of many to be created worldwide.
Loop Rd construction to take at least another three years
Earthworks for a new, southbound lane will start later this year.
Odds shorten on Ruatangata hosting $150m Whangārei district airport
More light has been shed on the preferred locations for a new Whangārei district airport.
Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.
Comment: A joint venture that started with a cheeseburger
An octogenarian, a cheeseburger and some "waccy baccy" in this hilarious Kevin Page tale
News in brief: Power lost to hundreds of homes; Lotto wins; record breaking rainfall in Maungatapere
The latest happenings around Northland.
Tourism hotspot says Government funding is missing its target
Visitor-starved region wants more help as international tourism sector recovers slowly.
Whangārei ratepayers facing 30% water rates rise due to refinery closing
Ratepayers face water price hikes when Refinery closes
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March Wrap
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Shed, boat, car fire sparks multi-plug warning
Blaze broke out at Ōhaeawai, east of Kaikohe, on Saturday afternoon.
Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Northland daily case numbers fall below 500
The latest daily Covid numbers for Northland.
Wanted - have you seen these men?
Northland pair sought after failing to appear in court
NZ's biggest school solar system slashing power bills at Kerikeri High
When the sun's shining the 175kW system produces up to 65 per cent of school's power needs
Rolling Ball Clock latest addition to Whangārei Town Basin sculptures
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock will finally be lifted into place at the Town Basin
Northland Sports Awards winners announced
Portia Woodman and Tyla Nathan-Wong - Supreme winners.
Sheryl Mai: Removal of Covid vaccine passes welcome
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai reflects on the recent challenges faced locally and nationwide.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Vaccine passes not needed to enter Whangārei Library from April 5
Latest news from Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai.
Foy puts up hand to be Northland's next National candidate
Candidacy for once-safe blue seat will be hotly contested; Matt King sets up new party.
Ruawai fire chief Kevin Evans: The keen duck hunter who saved NZ's brown teal from extinction
Kevin Evans became enamoured with brown teal conservation as a 12yo on a family trip.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Poison alcohol in the letterbox: Man's attempt to solve his own murder
Dave Davan died after drinking port spiked with weedkiller. Who wanted him dead?
'As a parent, it is a really degrading situation, both financially and mentally': Northland mum
Northland kids are missing out on healthy food as the cost is too high for some families.