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New vaccine centre targeted at Māori
New Covid vaccination centre prioritises Māori and aims to combat poor uptake of vaccine.
Waipū volunteers proud to be named Northern Region Emergency Callout Squad of the year
Northern Region's Emergency Callout Squads responded to 33 call-outs this season.
Zero emissions NZ by 2050 - how do we get there?
More questions than answers on going electric to save the planet, writes John Williamson.
Road boss keeps stock trucks on the move
Trucking firms use latest technology to track their trucks nationwide.
Yoko Ono exhibition in Whangārei could be NZ first
Whangārei hosting exhibition from one of the world's most famous artists - Yoko Ono.
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery likely to stop refining fuel and import it instead
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery moves a step closer to stop refining oil
Grateful family support Ronald McDonald House appeal
Northland family with a Down syndrome son behind this year's Ronald McDonald House appeal
Roadside fire poses smoke hazard for SH1 traffic
Blaze next to SH1 was one of four call-outs for Ōkaihau brigade is just over 24 hours.
News snippets from Northland
Super Blood Moon may make appearance tonight; and suspicious fire investigated.
Unique creations being turned out from week-long artist camp
Artists surprised by collaborations.
Teacher's lucky escape as tree falls on house
Kaitaia teacher has lucky escape as she leaves bed shortly before tree falls on bedroom.
Threats spark AOS callout, manhunt in Horeke area
The search sparked up again on Tuesday afternoon after a sighting in Utakura Valley.
Awarua shooting: Northland police continue investigation
Police are expecting to release the identities of the men involved later this week.
Northland dairy farm scene of double tragedy in Awarua shooting
A police investigation to the shooting was well under way with more details expected soon.
Four kiwi killed by vehicles in Northland
Kiwi being killed by vehicles on Northland roads as numbers climb.
Eclectic artists turn out combined unique works
Around 60 talented artists have gathered under one roof to combine their talents.
Threats made before family home destroyed by fire
The Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.
News snippets from Northland
Swingbridge demolition starts; and Kerikeri identity dies after cancer battle.
Northland economy one of strongest in country post-lockdown world
Northland has one of the best performing economies in the country.
Northland op shops: How fast fashion and Covid lockdowns cause massive household clear-outs
Northland's charity op shops have been swamped with "a tsunami of clothing" of late.
'Coastal inundation' risk as huge swells return
Swells up to 10m battered Northland's east coast on Sunday
Thieves barking up wrong tree in attempted Ruakākā dognapping
Illegal dog fighting rings and backyard breeders fuel the theft of loved family pets.
Business leaders upset after councils pull support for Oruku development
Tourism and business leaders lash councils for not providing enough funding for Oruku
Wheelchair Basketball NZ league tips off in Whangārei
This is the first time a two-day wheelchair basketball round had been held in Whangārei.
Kaikohe bike riders under watch from council
Police confiscate bikes from errant riders in Kaikohe as council looks for solution.
FNDC ditches capital-value plan after rates rise outcry
The proposed rating change was 'too hard, too fast', one councillor says.
Popstars with comes full circle with Northland link to final 4
The top four NZ Popstars will battle it out for the title and $100,000 prize.
Animal foster parents open their homes and hearts
Northland animal foster parents reveal the highs and lows of fostering.
Whangārei youngsters competing in crime linked to rise in vehicle thefts
People are encouraged to report vehicle crimes to police before posting on social media.
WDC pull support for $220m riverside development
''This is just another hiccup'' - developer determined to look at other funding sources.
Jane Mander undertakes huge rollout of Covid vaccine
One aged-care resident describes the Covid-19 jab as 'just another prick in the arm'.
Budget climate commitment welcomed but more needed, campaigners say
Budget sets aside $300m for decarbonising the economy; more on the way for EV incentives.
Budget 2021: Northland communities encouraged by $131 million to address family and sexual violence
The funding boost will allow community groups to provide more options to afflicted whānau.