Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
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Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Up to 325 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey
More than 300 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey's LVL plant in Ruakaka.
Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes
One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.
Northland news in brief: 10 Northlanders win Strike, MPI seeks feedback and crash on SH15
News snippets from across the region.
Passenger critically injured in Paihia crash
Car hit bollards on wrong side of road; neither driver nor passenger wearing seatbelts.
Physiotherapist Skye Renes sentenced to community work
Whangārei physiotherapist Skye Renes will work 200 hours in the community as punishment.
House next to proposed development could be historical
State housing build in Whangārei on hold pending historical designation of a nearby house.
Seeing friends and playing highlights of first day back at school
Students and teachers were reunited after almost eight weeks apart.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Northland mouth painter has artwork on international greeting card range
Northland mouth painter has artwork included in international greeting card range.
News briefs: Head-on crash, Northland lotto winner
Four taken to hospital after crash and lucky Northland Lotto player in the money.
Kids excited to return to school
Today is the first day of school under alert level 2.
Improved roading would only benefit the Northland region
Proposed toll on the $710 million Pūhoi to Warkworth highway out for public submissions.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Council services in Northland resume under level 2
Councils are preparing to re-open most services in Northland under alert level 2.
Northland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book award
News snippets from across the region.
Natasha Hemara is new head of troubled Northland school
The new principal of Kamo High School is from Whangārei and will start in July.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.
Road resealing under way across Northland
NZTA are catching up on resealing work across the region after the lockdown.
Whangārei man on the hunt for work for 12 months
Northland jobseeker urges Government to put money in the Budget into job creation.
Budget 2020: Support for youth needed, says youth space GM
Whangārei Youth Space general manager Ryan Donaldson talks about Budget 2020.
Northland awakes from lockdown hibernation as NZ moves into level 2
Family reunions, haircuts and a caffeine fix – it was a big day for Northland in level 2.
Budget 2020: Northland reacts to the $50b budget
Northland leaders react to the Government's $50b Budget.
Natasha Hemara starts in July
New principal at troubled Kamo High School to start in July
Oh, the places we go: Northlanders welcome level 2
Northlanders out and about as country goes into level 2.
Northland businesses slam Govt's decision on bars
Govt comes under fire from Northland Chamber of Commerce on bar re-opening time.
More than 300 urgent repairs on state houses attended
Urgent repairs to Kainga Ora houses in Northland in full swing during lockdown.
Fonterra dismisses bank forecast as speculation
Fonterra dismisses speculation on impact of Covid-19 on milk payout.
Māori artist's work used without permission and sold online
The artist's work has appeared on a duvet cover for sale, and t-shirts and hoodies.
Budget 2020: Leaders lobby for more taxpayers' dollars for Northland
Northland community leaders want focus on jobs and housing in the Budget.
'Shovel-ready' projects focus on water supplies, wastewater
Govt looking for infrastructure projects creating the most jobs in the shortest time.