History's grim lessons key to iwi's vaccination success
Ask people at the top of NZ why they got jabbed and they'll point to a memorial on a hill.
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Latest from Far North District
Beware loose seal on Whangārei road
Kekeno rescue mission a unique experience for locals.
Our 90% target still 43,000 second jabs away; 35,000 lacking first dose
'We need to pull out all the stops to ensure whānau are protected'
A tourist driver was charged over two deaths - then a tragic theory emerged over other motorist
A tourist driver was charged with causing two deaths - then another story emerged.
The excruciating pain faced by Northland's latest Covid-positive case
Ambulance was called by wife after husband started struggling to breathe.
Alleged organiser of anti-Covid rally pleads not guilty
Robert Johnson pleads not guilty to failing to comply with Covid rules over protest rally.
National Bowel Screening Programme could detect 44 cancers in Northland in one year
Up to 44 Northland cancer could be detected in National Bowel Screening Programme
'Makes me sick': Mum cuts through vaccine lies linked to son's death
Tania Ranby says rumours around her unvaccinated son's death "made her sick".
Church distances itself from protest
Covid rules flouted by protest meeting when church hired out last weekend.
Surf Lifesaving Club paves the way for people of all abilities to enjoy the beach
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards are one of the first Northern Region clubs to use Beachwheels.
Three Waters: Mayors disappointed and outraged over Mahuta's mandate
Minister Nanaia Mahuta confirmed the Govt will create four publicly owned water entities.
Bay of Islands Music Festival returns to Waitangi
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland's Aupōuri Rugby Club first to earn cash for vaccination drive
Northland rugby club first to earn over $1000 as part of "Take 2 for The Team" initiative.
White gold flows as North dairy cows deliver
About 80 million litres of milk is being produced nationally in the spring flush
Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid
Northland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Highland Games cancelled; and two new police officers for the region.
Whangārei man Justin Rood found guilty of guilty of possessing Class C drug
Whangārei gym manager has been found guilty of possessing a Class C drug
Around 500 Hīkoi of Truth protesters reach Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Police stop more than 50 hīkoi participants from entering Northland.
How can we reach 90%? Health leaders confident we will hit vaccine target
Māori health advocates say high vaccination rates are key to protect vulnerable community.
Hokianga primary school closes doors after Rawene's close encounter with Covid
Rawene School to shut for the rest of this week after location of interest identified.
Two men killed on 'shocking' stretch of SH14
Police say the leading cause of the crash was one vehicle crossing the centre line.
Man dies after school van crashes near Moerewa
Emergency services are at the scene of fatalcrash on Pokapu Rd in Moerewa.
'Any fire's bad, but a fire in a service station — that's on another level'
Cause of Labour Weekend fire not determined but arson ruled out.
Harawira: Border-breaching hīkoi 'a scam'
'Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth' organisers plan to travel through Auckland to Waitangi today.
Whangārei gym manager Justin Rood denies possessing Class C drug BZP
Whangārei gym manager and former world motor sport champion fighting drug charge
Rain and closed borders bring Labour Weekend gloom to holiday hotspots
Low numbers of long weekend holidaymakers potentially foreshadows tourism this summer.
Northland surf lifeguards have slow start to the season as Labour Weekend rain keeps beachgoers away
Northland lifeguards expect busy summer ahead if Aucklanders are able to trip north.
Foundation North's new chairman is Northlander Walter Wells
Wells has been a trustee on the foundation's board since September 2020.
News snippets from Northland
Taniwha game brought forward; health trust seeks new members.
Two Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation review
Two councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.
'Idiotic behaviour': Grisly discovery of fake skulls on popular beach
Even though these remains turned out to be fake, many discoveries in Northland are real.