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A round-up of news snippets and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North
Echoes of Shakespeare curse as Omicron hits Macbeth cast
So far 11 people in are the Kerikeri Macbeth cluster, with one still in hospital.
Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison
How many of Northland's elected representatives are double vaxxed against Covid?
Local Government NZ strongly encourages its members to get vaccinated against Covid.
Omicron plan's digital reliance sparks concerns for elderly
Northlanders urged to help elderly neighbours, especially if they're not internet savvy.
11 cases reported in Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Whangārei
10 are linked to a previous case, 1 is still being investigated.
Northland news briefs: Five new Covid cases, beach rescue and road closure
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Nearly there: Northland's final push to hit 90 per cent
To reach 90 per cent fully vaccinated, another 5468 people still have to get their shots.
Shearers, woolhandler bring home swag of gongs
Northland shearers and a woolhandlers celebrate success at Rotorua event
Arsonists putting Northland lives and property at risk
Northland fire chief gives warning to firebugs
Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Northland prisoner tests positive for Covid-19
Whole genome sequencing is underway to determine the variant of Covid.
Locations of interest: Shoppers at Countdown Okara no longer asked to self-isolate
People who visited Countdown Whangārei at Okara Park on Tuesday should get a test.
Now's the time to rid Northland of mothplant
Northlanders urged to tackle perennial invasive moth plant - before it's too late.
Smocks show overall shift in men's clothing
Shepherd's smocks are the focus of an exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Little blue penguin mural brightens new toilet block
New loos sport little blue penguin mural in Bay of Islands
Northland's summer beaches a long weekend hit
The Advocate went to Matapouri to see how Northlanders were spending the long weekend.
Councillors who shun jab won't get rapid tests free
KDC councillors who decline Covid vaccine wont get rapid tests paid for
Surgeon remembered for 'extraordinary' contribution
Obituary for former Whangārei Hospital surgeon Robert "Bob" Mulligan
'The tree could kill someone on the road'; Whangārei resident urges council to cut a protected tree in her garden
A Kōwhai tree listed under WDC's protected trees has raised safety concerns.
Northland health officials urge Covid testing, jabs as Omicron confirmed
Omicron is here - officials say testing, vaccines and boosters are best defence
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Natural causes - not pollution - blamed for Northland waterway issues
Natural causes, not pollution, are blamed for smelly, discoloured Northland waterways.
Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.
Covid protocols for this weekend's Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
Annual Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament has prizes worth $10,000
As PM and GG isolate, Northland health officials suspect Omicron is in the region
Health officials suspect Omicron in Northland as PM and GG isolate after Covid exposure
Man in 70s dies at Northland's Lang's Beach
Death of a man in a water-related incident in Northland referred to the coroner
Jonny Wilkinson: Northland back to red, but things could be worse, right?
Latest from Northland's disability sector.
News snippets from Northland
Precious war medals recovered; sand sculpture comp; and learn sign language.
Whangārei man investigated as unregistered financial service provider may have led to $3m of losses
Man accused of being an unregistered financial service provider - losses over $3m.