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7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'

Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.

Photos: Morph Festival brings puppets alive in Kerikeri

Puppet show delivers Northland kids a message about looking after the environment.

In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways

Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.

Tim Dangen crowned 2022 FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Dangen also claimed the FMG People's Choice Award and three out of five of the challenges.

Car driven into people during gang brawl - two injured

A witness said a man was on the ground after he was hit by a car.

9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reported

Yesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.

Vaughan Gunson's take on the best of Elvis Presley

Vaughan Gunson gives his take on the best in music and movies.

'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19

'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.

Joe Bennett: Watch mender's trade survives the march of time

Would they be able to fix my watch?

Computer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousands

More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.

Omicron outbreak: 13,344 Covid cases, 23 deaths; school holiday warning

Parents are being warned to monitor kids' health over the looming school holidays.

Parua Bay Four Square closed after burglary

The Parua Bay Four Square was burgled in the early hours of the morning today.

Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final underway

FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest Series Grand Final has kicked off in Whangārei.

Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai

Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

News snippets from Northland

News in briefs from Northland.

Bombs away as Russell hosts inaugural Manu Masters comp

A prize pool of $1000 is up for grabs for Northland's best bombs.

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools

At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver

Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.