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Famed Māori Battalion lives on in boys' academy
More than 800 people attended Waitangi ceremony marking academy's 10th intake.
Man pulled from the water by police and firefighters
Efforts to resuscitate the man at McLeod Bay failed.
Back to school: Mya can't wait to see friends again
Mya Dickens, 7, is ready for school.
Peter Poharama: 'Father figure' to Kerikeri youth mourned
Peter Poharama had a "massive" impact on his community despite a too-short life.
Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai
Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.
Hone Harawira looks to new iwi checkpoint plan to protect Northland
The first checkpoint was disbanded by police. But Hone Harawira hasn't given up.
Final decision on Waitangi Day commemorations still being considered
Waitangi Day organisers are looking closely at whether the commemorations will go ahead.
'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti
'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'
News snippets from Northland
SPCA needs volunteers; and alleged arsonist remanded in custody.
Psychologist warns of deadly Covid mental health consequence
"There's lots of research saying there is going to be long-term consequences..."
Boaties advised to follow safety and courtesy rules
Boaties advised to get up to speed on water rules.
Hikurangi, Kensington and Mangawhai take bowls semifinal spots
Northland's women's representative teams took on Auckland and Counties Manukau
Superyachts in Covid-19 isolation at Opua
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid
Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police
New tenancy laws having 'unintended consequences'
Sweeping changes to tenancy laws aimed at helping renters are having adverse effects.
Covid checkpoint group keeping mum on location, timing
Group urges people to stay home until lack of spread confirmed; ex-MP says action illegal.
Nurse on the frontline: 'Getting a thank you at the end of taking a swab goes a long, long way'
Whangārei nurse Lisa Attwood was proud to be a part of Northland's amazing Covid response.
Safety measures in place for Waitangi Day and Ruapekapeka commemorations
There will be precautions in place at the commemorations to keep everyone safe.
Two positive Auckland Covid cases confirmed
Dr Bloomfield said there were encouraging signs from Northland so far.
Peanut trial shows promise for peanut butter factory
Peanuts are growing well in a trial at sites on Northland's west coast.
McLeod Bay kiwi sighting a sign of extraordinary growth
The kiwi population in the Whangārei Heads had risen from 80 to 900 in the last 20 years.
Photos: Leadership Academy of A Company marks 10th intake
More than 800 people turned out to celebrate academy's 10th intake of boys.
Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually
Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.
'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits
Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.
Northland police say iwi Covid checkpoints not needed
Iwi group says government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people.
Hapū grateful for boost to 'slack' Covid testing stations
When the pair arrived at the Ruakākā site, there were only three portaloos available.
Kids build new homes for penguins at Waitangi shore
Northland kids have been helping penguins and kiwi into dry, defendable homes.
Northland local authorities ready for action if Covid alert levels lifted
Councils in Northland ready if Covid alert level rises
Covid-19: Whangārei freedom camping couple spread kindness
The couple say they have camped at places more interesting than a Covid-19 testing station
Iwi's contentious Covid checkpoints to return, Govt 'failing to protect vulnerable'
Government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people, group says.
Overwhelming response swamps Covid testing sites
The Ruakākā testing station has been moved due to the overwhelming demand.
Northland iwi leaders meeting today to discuss latest Covid-19 case
Northland iwi leaders to discuss latest Covid 19 case in the region.