News snippets from Northland
Nadia Reid opens her NZ tour in Whangārei; Lotto success; elderly woman assaulted, robbed.
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Northlanders brought together by Whangārei woman's pioneering Neighbourhood Support role
Northland currently has three Neighbourhood Support groups with another four in the works.
Northland Regional Council announces eight scholarship winners
Eight $3000 scholarships have been allocated by the Northland Regional Council.
Fighting, disruption at college plummet after phone ban
Bay of Islands College says students are more focused and spending more time socialising.
Cyberbullying in the spotlight at Kerikeri event
An online safety advice session follows a cyberbullying incident at Kerikeri High School.
Northlanders urged to help Nepal as it grapples with Covid crisis
Nepalese in Northland are struggling to comprehend the severity of the Covid-19 crisis.
Northland classical music, dance fans can see The Soldier's Tale and Town and Country next month
Northland classical music and dance lovers are in for several treats next month.
Petrolheads rejoice: International Rally of Whangārei is on
The International Rally of Whangārei is taking place on local roads this weekend.
One season at a time ...
Common Ground: Garden Histories of Aotearoa by Matt Morris, looks back to take us forward.
News snippets from Northland
City vehicle crash; and Northland public nurses to strike.
Northland's Karetu School wins visit from Bugman and shark expert
Karetu School is one of five schools to win in the TREEmendous Education Programme.
Northland DHB to expand electric vehicle fleet and install charging stations
NDHB expands fleet of electric vehicles thanks to $4.3 million from government
Govt grants $8m for 1000 water tanks for Far North
Iwi-led scheme will see tanks allocated to neediest families, facilities in Te Hiku area.
$1600 for removing artefacts from Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pa
Northland man's $1600 fine for removing artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pa
Dargaville, Kaitaia solar farms 'game-changer' for NZ power generation
Kaipara 'solar farm' will be biggest in NZ, eclipsing even Kaitaia's planned solar plant.
Boost to youth mental health services
Mental health and addiction services targeted at Northland youth are to receive a boost.
Northland DHB sorry for lengthy delays in booking Covid-19 vaccination
Delays for booking Covid vaccine appointments in Northland should be over
Whangārei Mayor 'horrified' by Kamo drive-by shooting
Police have called on the public for information related to the shooting or stolen van.
Parents beg the 'Karens' to let the children play
Removal of playground chimes sparks volley of opinions.
International Rally of Whangārei roars through the district this weekend
Former WRC driver Hayden Paddon hot favourite for International Rally of Whangārei.
25 years heeding siren's call for Kaitaia fire brigade stalwart Grant Baker
Kaitaia Fire Brigade member Grant Baker honoured for 25 years' service.
Rodney Bell tells extraordinary life story through dance
Multimedia show uses breath-taking dancing, live music and AV projections.
Whangārei tennis ace: Wendy Jambor on balancing business, kids, and gold medals
The Pascoes Tennis Seniors National Championships attract the top players nationwide.
News snippets from Northland
No suspects in suspicious lodge fire; and Hongi Hika's musket withdrawn from sale.
Whangārei drive-by shooting: Police want witnesses to come forward
Police believe the vehicle arson in Kamo was linked to the drive-by shooting.
Northland nurses: 'We're sad and feeling deflated'
Nurses are disappointed after recent announcements on pay for public sector employees.
National STAR award for Northpower worker Matt Iorangi
Northpower employee wins Supreme category in prestigious Transpower STAR Awards.
Help floods in for woman who always helps others
For 14 years Monika Welch has been helping others. Now it's her turn to be helped.
Northland's booming marine industry providing opportunities for students
Teachers of students keen to get into Northland's marine industry can learn more at event.
Stats NZ backs evidence of land use changes in Northland
Newly released statistics show fewer farms, more dairy cattle, more horticulture.
Letters sent to landowners of 'Significant Natural Areas'
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Man finds message in bottle on Ninety Mile Beach from Greek captain
The bottle is complete with a master mariner's business card. But there's a problem.
World's biggest skateboard to promote Tokyo OIympics tours Northland
Giant board due in Mangawhai today as it continues its ride around the North.