Deaths plummet as Covid lockdown wipes out the flu
Sharp drop in death rates likely due to Covid restrictions halting spread of the flu.
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Jonah Lomu's close relative appeals drug conviction and sentence
Woman denies any role in smuggling meth on to Ninety Mile Beach.
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Bay Light outdoor education centre gets $10k to provide free camps for students
Bay Light outdoor education centre gets $10k to provide free camps for students.
Brent Eastwood: Gareth Foster's gift a blessing for young sports stars
Foster's gift will benefit young Northlanders in athletics, swimming and equestrian.
120 turn up to NorthTec open day in Whangārei to look at study options
Young mum among 120 looking at study options.
Whangārei tutor embraces his culture to enhance learning
From feeling inadequate without te reo, tutor is now sharing culture with students.
Future ownership of Whangārei's $3.5 billion ratepayer assets in the spotlight
Three waters reform could put Whangārei's ratepayer-funded infrastructure assets at risk.
Coroner to investigate death of 89-year-old Mangonui identity
The coroner will look into the death of 89-year-old who died on Mangonui waterfront
Kiwi North places in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe
Kiwi North places in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe.
Jailed former trustee fails in 'cultural shame' appeal bid
The trust, which helped underprivileged people, was virtually bled dry by Stephen Henare.
Battle of the Teen Bands 2020
This year's contest at the Turner Centre was won by Kerikeri band Pessimistic Monkeys.
Safer streets in Kawakawa, Moerewa and Kaikohe
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Moko Tepania will speak only te reo during Far North District Council meeting deliberations
Moko Tepania will speak only te reo Māori during FNDC meeting
Bungled boat theft damages Paihia house, wrecks trailer
Frustrated boat owner appealing for information about Monday afternoon theft attempt.
Dolphin skeleton unearthed during Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up at Pohe Island
Dolphin skeleton unearthed during Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up at Pohe Island
News snippets from Northland
Alleged hospital kauri tree feller in custody; and meet the candidates.
Jim Naylor is Bowls NZ's Club person of the year so he does more work at his beloved club
Jim Naylor is Bowls NZ's Club person of the year so he does more work at his beloved club
Sailors' absence a multimillion-dollar hit for marine industry
'Blue-water cruisers' spend about $10m in Whangarei while dodging the cyclone season.
July 17-18 Northland storm caused more than $55m of damage
July 17-18 Northland storm caused more than $55m of damage
US management group sign Northland metallers Alien Weaponry
US management group sign Northland metallers Alien Weaponry
Arson suspected in two shed fires
Early reports that dogs and calves in shed fire had perished proved unfounded.
Whangārei voters will stick with First Past the Post
Whangārei sticks with First Past the Post voting system for next two local body elections.
Grieving family of teen killed in crash fighting for relatives to attend tangi
Seven relatives including siblings arrived from Australia but exemption request refused.
News snippets from Northland
News snippets from Northland: Nurse training, two crashes, a new hotel, and Covid update.
Move to alert level 1 welcomed in Northland
Business and public confidence should see a lift with level 1.
NorthTec tā moko discussion
Tā moko - is it traditional or contemporary? NorthTec staff share their views.
40 new Northland electrical apprentices from $1.5m Government funding
40 Northlanders will get apprenticeships through electricity lines company Northpower.
Te reo language not a passion, but a responsibility
Combating the decline of te reo Māori.
Teacher digs into own pocket to create Kaikohe study centre
Kaikohe kids no longer have to go to Kerikeri, or spend lots of money, for extra tutoring.
Northern rivalry alive as Storm edge past Kauri
According to the Kauri captain, the two sides last played each other in 2002.
Unique sea voyage connects Northland teens
Eleven Northland teenagers are set to embark on a unique voyage around the Bay of Islands.