Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill
News snippets from across the region.
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Extra surgeries planned to clear backlog
Maori patients to be given clinical priority for treatment in a health board trial.
Cape Reinga re-opens at noon today
Iwi says post-lockdown closure necessary but National MP Matt KIng has dubbed it illegal.
Services to resume for religious groups
Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
North makes ground in M. bovis battle
May 29 marks the two-year anniversary of the programme to try to eradicate the disease.
Lester looking for love, enjoys long walks and companionship
A Russell resident has turned to dog sharing in a bid to help his anxious canine friend.
Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.
Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat
The 47-year-old mother of four will look to unseat National's Dr Shane Reti.
Lake Ōmāpere water cleared for use in drought-hit Kaikohe
But it will be used only in an emergency.
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.