Lake Ōmāpere water cleared for use in drought-hit Kaikohe
But it will be used only in an emergency.
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Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic
Nurses and healthcare assistants have been working at capacity without outside support.
In brief: Reti climbs to 17th place; charity donation box thief in court
New snippets from across the region.
Northland women's rugby hanging in the balance
It would be a great loss to New Zealand women's rugby if the Kauri were omitted this year.
Rash of crashes highlight need for care
Police will be patrolling Northland's highways over the long weekend.
'Mangled spirituality' in Cape closure - Jones
MPs trade barbs but both want cape open; DoC says time needed to ready it for visitors.
Call for stronger Māori voice in decision making
The council would benefit from having a more culturally diverse perspective.
Go Local! Survey uncovers Northland firms' shortfalls and concerns
A new survey has revealed Northland business shortcomings and concerns due to Covid-19.
Critically injured rider 'not wearing helmet'
Rider flown to Auckland City Hospital from Te Tii with head and leg injuries.
Iwi-Crown partnership tackles whānau harm in Far North
Whiria Te Muka has partnered up with MSD to tackle whānau harm in the Far North.
Iwi say more time needed for Dome Valley landfill feedback
The iwi say the submission period should be extended due to the impacts of Covid-19.
Whangārei police opt for pedal power on patrol
Offciers on bikes ride shared pathway and city to ensure it's a safe place for everyone.
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph will be 'sorely missed'
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph died on Sunday.
Infant allegedly assaulted; motorcyclist was critically injured
News snippets from across the region.
Police seek hit-and-run driver after woman, child hurt
Crash occurred as car was overtaking on SH12 at Taheke on Friday evening.
Northland churches, sports given green light up to 100
Gatherings increase is much higher than previously expected.
Crash corner: Family fear someone will die
Family lives in fear someone will be seriously injured or killed on corner.
From Paihia and Pacific Ocean to Egypt and the Red Sea
Northland woman in military police team during deployment in Egypt.
Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
Kawakawa water treatment plant fails health and safety audit
Far North water plants need significant upgrades.
Drought is far from over, Northlanders warned
Water restrictions have been lowered in Kaitaia and Paihia.
Substantial discounts on offer for insulation and heating retrofits
Govt urges Northlanders to take advantage of subsidy on insulation and heating retrofits.
Northland winter codes outline possible return dates
Find out when your sport is expecting to return to play in Northland.
Covid culture casualties: Hopes hongi and handshakes can return when safe
Traditional Kiwi greetings, the hongi and handshake, have been ditched due to Covid-19.
Final pieces for big project: Hundertwasser ceramic tiles to be laid soon
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori is set to open for Christmas 2021.
Fees-free sports programme can be studied from anywhere in Northland
Much of the programme's delivery is online.
New member welcomed to Kerikeri village's burgeoning '100 Club'
Gwen Webb's 100th birthday one of the best ever, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
NRU CEO hits out at Taniwha rumours
NRU chief executive Cameron Bell said such rumours would be unsettling for players.
Northland news in brief: Coastguard search unsuccessful; 165 jobs for Northland
New snippets from across the region.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
Go Local! Shark mural a gift to seaside community to say 'thanks for having us'
Two mural artists plan to create a giant mural of a shark as a thank you for Mangonui.
Steam engine find brings ferry restoration a step closer
The 110-year-old ferry will be part of a Bay of Islands train and boat steam excursion.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.