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Whangārei land caught up in SNA policy covers 80,000ha

50,000 hectares of privately owned Whangārei land has controversial SNA zonings

Plastics main source of pollution in Northland trial

Northland trial finds cigarette butts are largest single pollution item.

Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting

The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May

Whangārei District Council barks up wrong tree with dog registration fee increase

Responsible Whangārei dog owners say they are being unfairly punished by the price hike.

News snippets from Northland

Early morning car fire; and heavy rain possible over Queen's Birthday weekend.

'Absolutely thrilled': Dargaville man $75K richer after Instant Kiwi win

Couple now looking forward to doing some home renovations.

Northland's 2021 Lotto success bringing in the prizes

Amazing run of Northland Lotto wins in 2021.

Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio

Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon

Northland's winter bowls programme starts this weekend

Winter bowls season to start in Northland this weekend

Covid vaccination extended to anyone over 16

Small towns have been given the go-ahead to offer the vaccine to anyone aged 16 and over.

Memorial for re-interred settlers brings closure

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II

World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.

Northland town spearheads Covid-19 vaccine for all

Russell St John, Ngāti Hine Health Trust team up in vaccine roll-out.

News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation

News snippets from around the region.

Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade

The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.

No reclamation without proof of support, FNH says

Threshold for proof of wide community support will be high, company says.

Police investigate reported shooting at backpackers hostel

Reported shooting prompted police to briefly shut down tourist town's main street.

Man feared armed sparks AOS callout in Maungatūroto

The man was eventually arrested by armed police around 15km away in Kaiwaka.