Fears infrastructure will hamper Omicron response
Northland community leaders concerned rural communities may be left out.
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Northlanders may need to take cover, severe thunderstorms forecasted
The thunderstorms are expected to ease off around 9pm tonight.
No Omicron detected in Northland yet; 2 new community cases
New wastewater testing detected traces of the coronavirus in Opononi and Kawakawa.
A message for arsonists from Far North firefighters who saved Kaikohe home
Police are treating this morning's fire, that threatened to destroy a house, as suspicious
Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car
The woman was unhurt but "visibly shaken" as a result of the assault by a group of boys.
Rain, light winds bring reprieve for Kaimaumau firefighters
Huge firefighting operation being scaled down but work likely to continue for months.
Original Ngunguru Sandspit campaigners Pat Heffey and Jan Doak back latest move to buy sacred mountain
Campaign to buy land at Ngunguru Sandspit continues
Treaty Grounds to close on Waitangi Day
But Te Tii Marae to go ahead with three days of commemorations - with safety protocols.
Four Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bust
Vietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.
Business owner handing over the tools after 30 years
Respected outboard veteran relinquishes tools to capable hands.
Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager
Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.
$3.7m Kerikeri Inlet reclamation plan on hold
Fast-tracking process suspended while Far North Holdings seeks more information from iwi.
Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system
Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.
Councillor apologises after partner allegedly misuses her council parking permit
Councillor and partner refuse to comment.
One new Covid case in Northland and three new locations of interest
Three new locations of interest in Northland - all in Kaitaia
Woman denies throwing acid at someone
Accused enters not guilty pleas and elects for a judge-alone trial.
Kmart Whangārei location of interest, 1 new community case in Kaitaia
Kmart Whangārei is a location of interest; Thursday January 13, 4.47 pm-5.30 pm.
Recidivist drink-driver injures child in Whangārei collision
Recidivist drink-driver admits responsibility for crash causing serious injury to boy
Restaurateurs face fresh produce supply issue, forced to buy from supermarkets
Northland restaurant owners face knock-on effects of Covid with supply of fresh produce
News snippets: National One Day Eventing Champs; and Food & Wine Fest canned
News in brief from Northland
Children's footwear on display at Whangārei Museum could tell some tales
Children's footwear wasn't very common in the early 20th Century
Cost blowout forces cycle trail rethink in Northland
FNDC had set aside almost $10m to replace the cycle trail once the railway line reopens.
School at red: 'If parents and teachers use commonsense, we'll get through'
Northland principals are worried about student absenteeism and compulsory mask-wearing.
What Northlanders need to know about booking their booster shot
How can I book my booster appointment - a quick guide.
Northland police urge caution on the road during wet weather
Two car versus power pole crashes and a fatality on Northland roads within hours.
Elderly woman pulled from car by teens in Whangārei
Passerby foils youths attempting to pull an elderly woman from her car in Whangārei.
One person killed as car and truck collide in Waipū
A woman has died at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and truck.
Car ploughs into power pole in Dargaville: Emergency services at scene
Driver rushed to Dargaville Hospital in critical condition following a serious crash.
Self-directed geeky playground sought
On the lookout for a space for geeks to hang out.
Plans for a container load of food and water from Dargaville for disaster-struck Tongans
Northland-based Tongans starting to establish communication with loves ones back home.
Death of Northland J Force veteran George Erstich honoured
Obituary for Northland J Force veteran George Erstich
Northlanders biggest fans of Trade Me
Unwanted gifts most searched for category for Northlanders over holidays.
Condensing life into caravan the way to go
Condensing life into caravan the way to go.