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Blooms bring lifestyle change for One Tree Point grower
Grower ditches computer work for flower business
Media Council complaint upheld
The complaint about the column was upheld by the Media Council
Northland Covid cases at 528 today, DHB still pushing vaccination
And 38 people are in hospital with Covid-19.
Luxon in Northland
20 March 2022 | Christopher Luxon visiting Northland. Video / Tania Whyte
Tsunami sirens going off, but no tsunami
Northpower is investigating why tsunami sirens are going off in Whangārei
Northland's top building apprentice found
Northland's top building apprentice Josh Welsh to compete in national final.
National's Luxon addresses mental health; cost of living during Northland visit
Luxon is visiting Waipū this morning and Whangārei later this afternoon.
High Court rules against Māori trust that took council to court
Trustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.
New dolphin rules 'changing boatie behaviour' - DoC
So far 415 boaties spoken to for breaching dolphin rules; 11 potentially facing fines.
'We just needed to get together, share some stories': Principals enjoy much-needed get-together
Northland principals revitalise at a three-day conference in Waitangi.
Air NZ 'agnostic' about Northland airport location; future needs of electric planes unknown
Northlanders tell Air NZ board they'd love to see return of direct Wellington flights.
Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project
Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.
Comment: Wealthy nations are the biggest carbon emitters
Some people and countries contribute a lot to global warming and some hardly at all
Man says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claims
Northland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.
More than a month's rain for Whangārei over Easter - what's next?
More than the average rainfall for the month of April fell over the long weekend
Five deaths, 8270 new Covid cases today
The deaths reported today takes New Zealand's total to 602 since the pandemic began.
364 cases new community cases; 35 hospital patients positive
There are 215 cases in Whangārei, 117 cases in the Far North, and 32 cases in Kaipara.
House fire in Raumanga
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Raumanga last night.
Kevin Page: Best made plans and all that...
Hopefully by next Easter Mrs P will be speaking to me again.
News in brief: Free parking ends, house fire cause unknown
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Trail detour cash better spent on Russell bike path, says operator
Riders may have to 'suck up' partial closure but FNDC could fund trail to Russell instead
How safe is vaping? - new research suggests there's much we don't know
As vaping grows in popularity among teens, researchers dig into the true extent of harm.
Our Treasures: The history behind flower power in Whangārei
The Chrysanthemum Society's annual exhibitions, which started in 1889, drew large crowds.
Acclaimed muso sets sights on top acts for Northland
Musician and programmer Gerry Paul wants to bring big acts to Northland audiences
Easter holidaymakers warned of severe weather, 'expect the unexpected'
'If you are in Northland today and your plans are flexible, we suggest you delay travel.'
Shane Reti: Time to employ more nurses
OPINION: The public sector pay freeze has sent ICU nurses offshore.
Traffic delays, hazards due to heavy rain, flooding
Today's wild weather is causing problems for motorists returning from Easter holidays
Northland news in brief: Aggravated robbery in Coopers Beach; artists wanted; Waipū Anzac Day celebrations
The latest news from around the region.
No seat belt in fatal Paparore crash, police confirm
Paparore fatal continues a trend of Northland crashes where deceased was not buckled in.
The watchful eye of Paihia: Town's state-of-the-art CCTV system paying off
CCTV paid for by seized criminal assets used to nab suspect in attack on town custodian.
Covid, increased demand blamed for slow police responses
Northland police are saying Covid and increased demand are behind longer response times
Northland's highest level rider finishes fifth at National One Day Championship
Around 200 top riders headed to Whangārei for the National 4 Star One Day Championship.