Mixed messages around Covid blamed for school absenteeism
Parents not sending children to schools in Northland after mixed messages around Covid.
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Northland's top bowlers honoured
Ann Muir and Dennis Brewster were the female and male players of the year respectively.
Safety warning after plane breaks up mid-flight: Pilot and passenger killed
Safety warning after plane crash south of Dargaville killed two men
Northland news in brief: Men in court for cannabis, Covid test numbers
Catch up on what's happening around the region
Whangaroa iwi open 'innovation hub' in Kerikeri
Innovation hub aims to help Māori businesses grow and employ more young Northlanders.
Eastwood: Tū Manawa fund to support high deprivation areas
Sport Northland is looking for applicants who target high deprivation areas in Northland.
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Video: Eyewitness describes 'chaotic' arrest after shooting
Several shots were fired at police. There were no injuries.
Pouto Rd: Northland's largest sealing project for a decade
It's expected to cost $8m with funding coming from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Three waters reform will mean extra costs for users warns councillor
'Research has already shown people will be facing significant increases.'
Bay News: Teen bands battle in Kerikeri
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it.
Two burst city water mains cut supply to Ōtangarei
The burst mains occurred around midday during maintenance testing.
Orchardists should stump up for new water supplies if school bores run dry, ministry says
Education Ministry calls for closer monitoring of groundwater at three Far North schools.
Raumanga church fire a reminder to update alarms
The fire's cause couldn't be found but there was no indication it was intentionally lit.
MPI investigating sale of toheroa on social media site
Ripiro Beach kaitiaki annoyed at woman offering toheroa for sale on Facebook.
'Roaring' 20s raised hemlines, oh the freedom!
A mini exhibition of Whangārei in the 1920s will be on at the museum in late September.
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding.
Head-on crash driver steals good Samaritan's car
A man stops to help at a head-on smash. His reward? The offending drive steals his car.
Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
Burn-offs spark fires in palm tree, garage
Escaping burn-offs show vigilance needed even after recent torrential rain.
Loud, proud parade marks Ōtiria's first champs win in 59 years
Ōtiria team came back from adversity to reclaim shield last held in 1961.
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Mask compliance on buses will be evident in coming days
Will bus users stick with their masks or will they ditch them?
Ombudsman details strengths/flaws of Whangārei mental health unit
The report found no evidence of cruel or inhuman treatment of tāngata whai ora (patients).
Whangaroa scenery the star in Canadian TV series
Eight-part thriller filmed in Northland to be launched next week in Canada and NZ.
NRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei stream
Illegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.
Photos: Ōtiria's loud, proud victory parade
The end of a 59-year drought deserves a parade to remember - and that's what Ōtiria got.
Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users
Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning.
Hotels/motels used in first outbreak to host Northland Covid-19 cases
Jackson would not confirm what facilities were used to house Covid-19 positive cases.
News snippets from Northland
Candidates to discuss issues facing disabled; talks last chance to avert nurses' strike.