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Easter egg hunt and bouncy castle among entertainment at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary
Park design programmes for youngsters to run during school holidays.

Pre-season planning kicks into gear
The Football Whanau Cup sees plenty of action in Tikipunga.

Woman hit by car with no driver, seriously injured, two die in other crashes
Driver went to start the car but didn't realise it had been left in gear.

Call for Kaipara kaitiaki to be given fisheries enforcement powers
It follows one of largest seizures of illegal snapper in recent years in Northland.

Givealittle page for Whangārei man's family after he died from melanoma
Pete Collecutt's death devastated his wife and children and left a huge financial burden.

Jonny Wilkinson: I have mellowed out from my zero tolerance of be teased or harassed about the visual display of cerebral palsy
Jonny Wilkinson reflects on The Slap and how he used to respond to teasing

Region tops NZ for job listings growth - but where are the candidates?
The region has recorded the highest-percentage increase this year for online job listings.

Who would choke a health worker? Assaults on hospital staff increase, Covid restrictions a factor
Choked worker who nearly died among 225 physical assaults on Northland DHB staff.

Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics

Changes to Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei this year
Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei have been scaled back this year.

Northland and Far North bowlers competing in Auckland this weekend
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene

News snippets from Northland
Aquabots to do battle; and a concrete spill blocks a Kaitaia intersection.

Ōmāpere man found safe but home destroyed in ferocious blaze
Firefighters from as far away as Dargaville stopped the blaze spreading to other homes.

About time! After 14 years, Whangārei's rolling ball clock up and running
Whangārei's rolling ball clock has finally been unveiled to the public

Kaikohe FC holding event to get more Māori to play football
Effort to grow football among Northland Māori in Kaikohe this weekend

Shakespeare festival a triumph after performances in Whangārei park
Students rise to the challenge of performing outdoors for drama festival in Whangārei.

Five more people hospitalised with the virus in Northland
A leading epidemiologist has called into question the value of daily Covid cases numbers.

Rail link to Marsden Pt port finally gets Government funding
Northland leader wants judicial review of decision to can four lane Highway

Bay News: Chance to get your act together
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North

Auckland marathon swimmer makes history in Northland waters
The hardest part, Jono Ridler says, was the final 6km when darkness began to set.

Restoration heals hurt of Russell flagpole attack
It's not clear what the attackers were trying to fulfil but they failed, marae chair says.

Offending too serious for lesser order sentence, says judge
Former Northland prison officer sentenced on firearm and threat charges.

First ever pre-season tournament ahead of the football season
Men's and women's football competition in Tikipunga this weekend.

Plans submitted to build four-storey apartment block in Paihia
If approved, complex will include 21 apartments, two shops, basement parking and a pool.

Northland news: Govt petitioned over Russian oligarch; woman accused of arson
News snippets from Northland.

Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.

Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'

Whangārei adult literacy classes in high demand
Free programmes in literacy and numeracy are highlighting education gaps in Northland.