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Robert Webb bronze sculpture project takes flight

Local bird conservation legend Robert Webb will soon be the face of a public sculpture.

Ardern hints traffic light system could be shelved post-winter

Hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues.

Teen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brother

Younger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.

Who should foot the bill for soundproofing homes if rescue chopper shifts?

Controversy continues around the proposed base shift - this time with sound mitigation.

Sculpture honours birdman Robert Webb

Bronze public sculpture of birdman Robert Webb pitched by Northland artists Dell Pryor and Susan Dinkelacker. Video / Supplied

Fog blankets Northland from Kaipara all the way to the Far North

The thick layer of fog was expected to lift later today, MetService says.

Children aged as young as 12 and 13 allegedly addicted to vaping

Calls for action on school-aged children vaping.

Splashing out: Northland DHB continues to dish out lavish gifts in return for Covid jabs

Northland DHB spent lavish amounts of money on freebies to get residents vaccinated.

Kevin Page: What goes around comes around

She returned with a familiar-looking item of clothing which she hands to Mrs P.

Police confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogs

A post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.

News snippets from Northland

Passing of an environmental hero, two grand finals in a day and a cow causes an accident.

Driver's plan to evade checkpoint backfires when police tow his van

Driver who fled checkpoint tried to collect his van the next day but police had towed it.

Missing 14-year-old was new to Kaitāia

Police are seeking a 14 year-old who's been missing from Kaitāia for 10 days.

Live: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog

Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.

Police continue plea to find missing Kaitāia teen

Police have not yet found 14-year-old Amelia, who is missing from her Kaitāia home.

New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage

Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.

Hospital dental work now being carried out in Whangārei community oral health clinic

New Whangārei oral health clinic to provide dental services in the community

Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction has plenty of colourful creations

Take a plate - Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction on again