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![Comment: Vaccine pass gets you across traffic lights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Comment: Vaccine pass gets you across traffic lights
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says vaccine passes needed for new traffic light system
![21-month-old Stark joins in the beat with Northland police dog handler Elyse Lewis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
21-month-old Stark joins in the beat with Northland police dog handler Elyse Lewis
Police dog Stark has officially graduated and become part of the team at Northland police.
![Moving rescue chopper just shifts noise issue: Onerahi resident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Moving rescue chopper just shifts noise issue: Onerahi resident
Not everyone happy about Northland rescue helicopter base moving to Onerahi
![Northland Inc: Tell us what projects you have - we might be able to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland Inc: Tell us what projects you have - we might be able to help
Transforming our economy.
![Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed
Consumer has revealed the best place in NZ to buy chips. Northlanders, you're in luck.
![Whangārei district councillor Gavin Benney says no conflict in supporting development ahead of vote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei district councillor Gavin Benney says no conflict in supporting development ahead of vote
Councillor's mind 'open' on proposal, despite support before vote.
![Kerikeri businessman takes council lawyer to court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kerikeri businessman takes council lawyer to court
Businessman takes rare step of launching private prosecution; lawyer says it's vexatious.
!['To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew
A fire chief fears the mandate will extinguish lifelong commitments to the service.
![Four new cases as locations of interest grow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Four new cases as locations of interest grow
Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has hit 66, with 28 recovered
![More than 30 rookie surf lifeguards descend on Waipū in first ever joint training camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
More than 30 rookie surf lifeguards descend on Waipū in first ever joint training camp
It marked the first joint training camp for rookie guards from four Northland surf clubs.
![Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police
Police say, the baby died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.
![Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal
Move confirmed - Marsden Pt Oil Refinery to be fuel import only terminal
![Body of lone angler found at popular beach in Kaipara](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Body of lone angler found at popular beach in Kaipara
Police enquiries indicated the man had been fishing alone at a remote area of the beach.
![Economy surviving lockdowns as busy summer approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Economy surviving lockdowns as busy summer approaches
Northland's economy standing up to Delta well.
![Border opening: Campgrounds booked up as concerns over Covid outbreak increase](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Border opening: Campgrounds booked up as concerns over Covid outbreak increase
Northland district leaders are worried about an influx of Aucklanders during Christmas.
![Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
![600 vehicles take part in Mother of All Protests in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
600 vehicles take part in Mother of All Protests in Whangārei
Groundswell's Mother of All Protests halts traffic in Whangārei on Sunday.
![Kiwi North's current exhibition exposes Northland WWII secrets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kiwi North's current exhibition exposes Northland WWII secrets
Few Northlanders were aware of what happened on home turf during WWII until now.
![Remembering the heroic, gallant US soldiers who endeared themselves to Northlanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Remembering the heroic, gallant US soldiers who endeared themselves to Northlanders
Northlander remembers when the "cruel, ruthless enemy" were on our doorstep.
![Far North marae 'stepping up' to encourage vaccination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Far North marae 'stepping up' to encourage vaccination
Wariness about government — vaccines included — dates back to 'dog tax war' of late 1800s.
![Carolyn Hansen: Laughter really is the best medicine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Carolyn Hansen: Laughter really is the best medicine
A jolly good belly-laugh is good for us on all levels.
![Northland Short story competition comes alive again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland Short story competition comes alive again
Writing community in New Zealand is in good heart.
!['He was loud. He was opinionated, and he had a heart of gold': Arthur's Emporium legend remembered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'He was loud. He was opinionated, and he had a heart of gold': Arthur's Emporium legend remembered
Whangārei icon Arthur Brasting died peacefully on November 10.
!['Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.
![Whangārei's Getting Out There Expo postponed due to Covid uncertainty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei's Getting Out There Expo postponed due to Covid uncertainty
Covid cancel culture hits Whangārei disability sector event.
![Aucklanders pumped to travel north to their holiday homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Aucklanders pumped to travel north to their holiday homes
Bachs and holiday homes in Whangārei fully booked for New Year's eve.