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News snippets from Northland
Divers found with130 undersized pāua; and an overturned car slows commuter traffic.
'I'm the only fulla from the wops' Hokianga teen off to London's Globe theatre
'I can't wait to share Māori culture to a wider audience on the Globe stage'
Airport opposition: Ruatangata residents air views on proposal
Meeting gives locals a chance to have their say on moving Whangārei airport from Onerahi.
'It's unbearable': Dog owners won't give up search for four-legged friend
$5000 reward and no questions asked for safe return of dog missing in Waipapa.
'Humbled': Governor-General's historic welcome home in North
Dame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.
Whangārei's Oruku Landing development to get $10m investment
Northland development company looking at putting $10 million into Oruku Landing centre
Traffic slow on Riverside Dr after minor crash
Traffic was slow on Riverside Dr this morning after a crash.
Govt numbers for surgical waiting list show only part of the truth
A Northland GP claims the numbers don't reflect the true magnitude of the issue.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
News snippets from Northland
Two caught in stolen car; and winter energy payments begin.
'I just want it to stop': Human waste entering Waitangi River
The outflow is about 1km upstream of the intake for Paihia's water treatment plant.
Northland hosting Breast Cancer Foundation's pink caravan Pinkie
Pinkie's here on a mission - to help educate Northlanders about breast cancer
Lani Daniels sets sights on becoming first female to win NZ national Heavyweight title
The fierce fight will be a rematch for the female boxers who went head to head last month.
Two arrests after dangerous drive in stolen car
Two people arrested after a car was stolen and driven dangerously through Whangārei.
Pouto Rd in Northland gets first stage of sealing project
First stage of Pouto Rd sealing project in Northland completed
Extraordinary meeting over stopping Whangārei council's $41m going to Three Waters entity
Whangārei District Councillor asks what will happen to $41 million under Three Waters.
Ram raid activity reaches Far North, but youth expert calls for calm
Calls for better intervention in prevention of climbing youth crime.
New playground takes shape at Kerikeri Domain
New playground to include flying fox, swings, slides, tunnels, climbing wall and towers.
News snippets from Northland
Playground for Women's Refuge; and 222 new Covid cases.
Public urged to get behind Chopper Appeal Month and rescue chopper service
Last year Northland's rescue helicopter service attended a record number of missions.
Web series showcasing Northland artists kicks off
A Whangarei arts advocate has launched a web series interviewing creative people.
Country rock stars descend on Bay as live music returns
Organiser says Northlanders are hungry for live music after two years of Covid disruption.
Whangārei to Heathrow: Northlanders finally pack their bags for big OE
Whangārei travel agent recommends planning well ahead because of limited flight capacity.
Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
Northland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters
Warning for parents as child approached by man after school
Northland primary schoolgirl 'freaked out' after strange man tried to pick her up.
Save your chip packets and reduce 80 years of landfill decomposition, and also help someone with a warm night's sleep
Each survival sheet uses 44 chip packets, equivalent to 3520 recycling years.
Comment: RBNZ role in inflation mess warrants reform
Government spending not main cause of high inflation - Vaughan Gunson
Kerikeri Business Association back after Covid recess
Better CCTV and a street party the first priorities for reborn association.
Ruakākā community leader says no to new airport at One Tree Point West
The council is looking to shift the district's airport from Onerahi
'They're only kids': Thieves target GAS Parua Bay six times
A group of teenagers are behind the sixth burglary of a Whangārei Heads service station.
Lifesaving causes given $20k boost by Mangakahia Lions Club
Two "worthwhile" lifesaving causes have been given a generous boost by local Lions club.