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Air NZ chair admits Covid predictions 'largely wrong'
Due to Covid-19 impacts, Air NZ has had let go more than 4000 of its 12,000 staff.
News in brief: Man facing raft of drugs and weapons charges
News snippets from around the region.
Whangārei bus driver off on full pay during investigation
The driver's mental health was assessed after he stopped the bus, shutting children in.
Māori wards campaigner: Systemic racism at heart of debate
'How would you feel if you were only brought out for a pōwhiri?' the campaigner asks.
Marae backs plan for lower speed limits on SH10
Proposal would drop100km/h limit to 80km/h or 60km/h as cars enter or exit marae.
Motorists and truckies fed up with 'abysmal' Northland state highways
"The roads are stuffed": That's one trucking firm boss' blunt assessment.
Crash survivor says dangerous drivers need self-love
Northland crash survivor Howard Tarr says dangerous drivers need to find purpose.
Thieves raid papakainga, empty tradesman's tool shed
Thieves cut four padlocks to steal man's tools, wrecking his plans to fix up family home.
Cock of the North bowls trophy on the line
The Northland 1-5 year representative teams will also be competing against Far North.
Māori wards campaigner: Government is failing councils
Campaigner believes the Government should be supporting councils more.
Life-changing surgery helps Whangārei schoolgirl overcome serious medical condition
She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.
Teen's olive oil extract gets big YES from judges
Young Enterprise Scheme sees youth create and run their own businesses.
Car vs power pole crashes, who's to blame?
Very few drivers deliberately slam into a power pole, says road safety's John Williamson.
Youths critically hurt as car slams into shipping container at '140km/h', shunts it 2m
Speed, wet road and no seatbelt contributed to horrific South Hokianga crash.
Northland news in brief: Rubbish barge back, chemical spray talk
New snippets from around the region.
Psa research offers hope
Fast Start Marsden grant for research project may help future-proof kiwifruit industry.
Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover
A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.
The world's biggest nerd comes home
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps
The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.
Northland news in brief: Toxic sea slugs, charge after air rifle pulled
News snippets from around the region.
Photos: Young guns clean up in skate competition
Some of NZ's top skateboarders, aged 10-56, competed at Vert Jam in Kerikeri on Saturday.
Kids at Morningside School quackers over Coby
Morningside School's pet duck Coby is one of the students.
Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening
Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors
Tangiteroria community pool filled for free
Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.
Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents
Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.
Firefighter battles heat to set world record on second try
Heat, not traffic, was the enemy this time as firefighter Simon Trye set new world record.
Road safety advocate retires but welcomes successor to the role
As Gillian Archer retires from RoadSafe Northland, Ashley Johnston takes up the mantle.
Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed
The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.
FNDC admits contractor sprayed pōhutukawa by mistake
The council says roadside plantings can reduce drivers' vision and threaten power lines.
Man waves rifle in air after Mid North crash - police
The two car crash occurred on Oromahoe Rd, off SH10, after 6am this morning.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings
Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.