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Lessons from lockdown: What Northland businesses learned from Covid-19
Northland businesses reveal what has and hasn't worked over the recent challenging months.
Northland testing centres to stay for now
In the last 10 weeks, there have been noticeable spikes in the number of tests being done.
Whangārei Heads could be Northland's first predator-free area
Whangārei Heads could be first predator-free area in Northland
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Big chill set to last over the weekend
Southerly ridge expected to bring overnight lows of 5C or 6C.
Bowls: Whangārei and Kensington come out as champions
Whangārei and Kensington featured prominently in last weekend's bowling action.
Stags honour 'guardian angel'
Connor Rau, who passed away last year, is represented on the field in every Stags game.
News snippets from Northland
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Bridget Simmonds.
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
DHB wants more staff trained in drug and alcohol support programme
The method is to support whānau of loved ones struggling with substance abuse.
Regenerative farming provides food for thought
Pasture diversity helps to improve soil structure, says Peter Barrett of Linnburn Station.
Roundabouts and traffic lights dilemma
Traffic engineers know each has its place. It's just that we 'experts' often disagree.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Former mayor brands port move report 'a joke'
New $2m report rejects NorthPort option, picks Manukau Harbour instead.
Proposals for two new 850-seat city theatres for Whangārei
Council to decide whether city needs two new theatres.
Kaitaia bars band together to stamp out bad behaviour
Licensees agree to share information about troublemakers after post-Covid spike in fights.
Whangaroa Māori want better plan for growth
Whangaroa Māori want better council planning to manage growth
165 jobs as work starts on Covid recovery package
Workers will spend 3-6 months on 15 projects with economic and environmental benefits.
Northland news in brief: Celebrate Matariki, scholarship opportunity
News snippets from around the region.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launches Te Tai Tokerau campaign
Māori Party's Te Tai Tokerau candidate Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launches campaign
Council scammed out of $100,000 in email ploy
The Far North District Council has ramped up its cyber security systems after a scam.
NorthTec graduate publishes first book
This Whangārei woman has gone from student to published author.
Firm tries again for Ōpua barge dock consent
New proposal is for smaller reclamation, plus boat ramp and jetty, next to Ōpua marina.
Donated beanies keep Covid testing staff snug
Maureen knitted 30 hats for centre staff.
$100m to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
$100M to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.