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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

Energy Minister assured of reliable fuel supplies once Refining NZ stops operating
Domestic coastal fuel vessels to stop operating out of Marsden Point in April.

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.

One new Covid case in Northland, 14 active cases
There are 14 active Covid cases in Northland from a total of 124 nationwide.

Wainui Marae's strict protocols for tangihanga attended by Covid case
The Northland District Health Board is yet to confirm what Covid variant the person had.

Northland farmers facing major extra costs from Three Waters plans to protect drinking water
Major extra costs for Northland farmers from Three Waters plan

Events may be cancelled but there's still plenty to do around the region.
Let's be tourists in Whangārei!

'You're going to get deaths' Waipū roundabout proposal angers residents
A roundabout proposal has Waipū locals going in circles with Waka Kotahi.

Virtual Waitangi Day to air on TV3, iwi radio
'In-person' events at Treaty Grounds cancelled due to red light setting, fears of Omicron.

News snippets from Northland
Teens arrested over dairy ram-raid; and truck drivers wanted.

Whangārei foursome commendable runners-up
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene

City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches
Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.

Northland DHB reacts to online rumour Omicron is in the community
The Advocate is aware some rumours were circulated on Facebook community pages.

Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei gets funding for elderly strategy
Making the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei more age friendly

Fonterra lifts forecast dairy milk price to a minimum of $8.90
Final dairy payout could bring more than $800m in Northland's economy.

Navy career is dream job for Whangārei's Brock Longworth
It's hard finding a career that combines two of your loves - but a Whangārei man has.

Students must get comfortable with wearing masks, says Kerikeri GP
Just like a sunhat, masks need to become the norm for kids in school.

Whangārei hospitality businesses endorse stricter mask rules
Northland's hospitality sector is reacting positively to clearer mask rules.

News snippets from Northland
Two small earthquakes; and no arrests in cowardly attack on elderly woman.

Concerns from hapū members over Crown ownership of land adjoining Ngunguru Sandspit
Public ownership best way to preserve sacred sites on Ngunguru Sandspit.

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

Fears infrastructure will hamper Omicron response
Northland community leaders concerned rural communities may be left out.

Northlanders may need to take cover, severe thunderstorms forecasted
The thunderstorms are expected to ease off around 9pm tonight.

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