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Pallisade wall for Kotātā Heights recommended by geotech engineers to prevent land slips
WDC grants easements over an esplanade reserve for a wall to be built.
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Whangārei's newest football team aim big
New football side playing warm up games to hone their skills.
Two killed in Kāeo crash named
The two people killed in the crash near Kāeo were Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert.
Nine deaths, 10,205 new cases and 734 people in hospital
PM to reveal traffic light setting decision at 4pm post-Cabinet press conference.
Northland DHB reports 406 new cases of Covid-19
There are 406 new Covid cases in Northland today
Logging truck rolls in Otaika
A logging truck rolled near Loop Road roundabout in Otaika this morning.
Delays on SH1 over Brynderwyns
Long delays on Brynderwyns this morning due to roadworks
News in brief: Ramadan begins, New Marsden Pt receives first ship
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Treating UV rays like smoking could help Northland reduce high melanoma rates - expert
Northland's high melanoma rates under the spotlight.
Calling all artists: Cash and giant outdoor canvas up for grabs
Our Kerikeri hopes the scaled-up paintings will kickstart a town art trail.
Shane Reti: Northland's 11-day lockdown cost the region $20m GDP
Two people and their failure to cooperate meant the region's alert level was raised.
Onerahi win Stafford Choat men's cup final
Northern Region Football finals completed after last year's Covid disruption.
'Disgusted': Two anglers caught with 138 snapper, boat seized
The pair's catch was nearly seven times the daily limit.
27 people in hospitals; 385 new cases
Ministry of Health also reported two deaths in Northland.
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18 Covid-related deaths were reported on Sunday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Far North road tragedy: Driver fatigue a possible factor, police say
Head-on crash claimed the lives of a mother and her 11-year-old son.
8810 new Covid cases, 18 deaths - including person in their 30s
New Zealand experienced its deadliest seven days of the pandemic this week.
Northland renewable energy zone supported by the region's councils
North councils likely to support region being first renewable energy zone
Two dead, three injured in Far North crash
State Highway 10 near Kaeo remains closed while emergency services are at the scene.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Comment: The gloves are off in fight with hardy enemy
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Summer's abundance of kikuyu grass is the stuff of nightmares
Kikuyu grass, like never before, is haunting the dreams of Vaughan Gunson.
Concerned residents take speed limit into their own hands
Group vows to keep replacing speed limit signs north of Kaitaia until limit reduced.
Toyota Hilux Northland's most stolen vehicle
Owners of the model will be dismayed to know most of those stolen are never recovered.
NorthTec's two new EVs aid drive for lower emissions
NorthTec has two new electric vehicles, to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
'Lirpa Loof' hunt fools Karetu kids - but not for long
April Fool gags included luring a rare bird with carrots and lawnmowing with scissors.
Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.
Rescuers recall Enchanter fishing tragedy
Paul Davis, winch operator and Josh Raravula St John rescue swimmer talk about the Enchanter fishing rescue. Video / Tania Whyte
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The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Former All Black 'Beaver' shares club's joy at get-together event
$10,000 grant helps Onerahi Rugby Club upgrade facilities.