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Disease, climate change, vehicles and poaching have all affected toheroa numbers.
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Water bill hikes likely when Marsden Point Oil Refinery shuts
Whangārei residents face 31% water price hike when refinery closes.
Govt can't take action against Russian oligarch with luxury lodge - yet
NZ does not have the ability of other countries to freeze assets.
Centres to battle for national finals spots
Latest news form Northland's bowls scene
Armed police swarm Tikipunga after reports of gunman fleeing supermarket carpark
Police Eagle helicopter joins search for alleged gunman in Tikipunga.
Police pursue alleged gunman
Police at the scene in Tikipunga where an alleged gunman has fled on foot. Video / Jayden Jameson
Covid cases hit 23,183 - peak expected in week or two
There are 23,183 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
520 new Covid cases in Northland out of 23,183 nationally
Covid infections in Northland continue to soar
Family, beaches, and kina - a returning Northlander's bucket list as border reopens
Bou Hauraki, 31, has been looking forward to his flight home from Melbourne for years.
Breaking point: Northland allied health workers strike over low pay and mounting pressures
Hundreds of Northland PSA health workers are striking on Friday in Kaitāia and Whangārei.
Art centre's green crown laden with rare natives
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre is blessed with many rare Northland native plants.
John Williamson: The cheese cutter myth explored
There are some stark differences between a driver's and a motorcyclist's philosophies.
'Someone is going to die' say concerned Kāeo locals of dangerous footpath
Fix the bridge or someone will die says concerned Kaeo locals
Vineyard wins Northland's first double gold medal
Dancing Petrel's Viognier Reserve 2020 was also named best of its variety in the show.
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Shop worker spat on by anti-mandate protesters
Around 100 protesters are gathered in and around the Whangārei Police Station.
NZ hits record 22,152 new cases; PM wants protest response reviewed
NZ recorded a 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
'Mr Kaitāia Rugby' passes away a week after receiving life member award
Club fans and officials plan a fitting tribute for tireless club devotee Barry Murray.
Far North property stays strong in light of challenging times
Local real estate year in review - Sales activity and prices up despite challenges.
Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
Northland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.
Farewell for Northland and Tutukākā legend Jeroen Jongejans
People far and wide farewell well-loved Northland identity Jeroen Jongejans.
Updated: Over 2000 active cases in Northland with 380 reported today
There are now 2200 active cases in Northland.
Northlanders urged not to light outdoor fires this weekend with strong winds forecast
Northland outdoor fire permits are cancelled this weekend ahead of strong winds.
Emily Henderson: The courage to pursue a vision is a remarkable thing
There's an opportunity to reconsider the energy future of our whole region
Northland could become NZ's renewable energy hotspot
The Northland Mayoral Forum welcomes the push for renewable energy in Northland.
Our Frontline Heroes: 'It's all worth it knowing we are helping and serving our country' say defence and security staff
First-hand experiences from the workers who kept Northlanders safe during the lockdowns.
Could the days of relaxed cat ownership be over in Whangārei?
Submissions showed overwhelming support for stricter measures to manage cats in Whangārei.
Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs
Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.
Comment: Partnerships the way forward for North tourism
Working together for the benefit of our visitor economy is more important now than ever.
News bites from around the region: daily Covid cases, driver charged, ownership review of Northpower Limited
Here are the latest news bites from around the region.
19,566 new cases: Supermarket warns of fewer online order slots as 'nearly 1000' staff off work
Suppliers, growers, manufacturers feeling pinch, Countdown says.