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![Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'
Making popular bike trail more difficult could reduce user numbers, spending, Nash says.
![Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors
Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade is fundraising for a medical response vehicle.
![Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland
May is Pink Ribbon Breakfast Month in Northland and nationally
![Whangārei Museum display showcases practical and decorative casings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei Museum display showcases practical and decorative casings
Māori pumice container part of External Focus exhibition at Whangārei Museum
![Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.
![Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer
![141 new Northland Covid 19 cases reported today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
141 new Northland Covid 19 cases reported today
Northland's Covid 19 cases today - 141
![Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
![A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.
![First-home buyers struggling, as Northland market still hot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
First-home buyers struggling, as Northland market still hot
Northland has biggest house price rise in NZ, but less than last quarter
![Waipu and Mid Northern form a guard of honour for ref](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Waipu and Mid Northern form a guard of honour for ref
Popular Northland rugby referee completes 200 premier games.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
News snippets from Northland
Radio beacon accidentally goes off; proposal by hapū for further fishing ban.
![Kaipara mayor sounds Three Waters warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaipara mayor sounds Three Waters warning
Whangārei mayor adds to criticism of Three Waters reform.
![Familiar face at Whangārei courthouse retires after five decades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Familiar face at Whangārei courthouse retires after five decades
Northland's longest-serving court staff member bids farewell after 50 years of service.
![Northport onboard with nationwide review of port operations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northport onboard with nationwide review of port operations
Northport says it's committed to taking whatever actions needed when it comes to safety.
![Whangārei cyclist wins big at national para cycling competition after almost cancelling the trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei cyclist wins big at national para cycling competition after almost cancelling the trip
Cyclist Kyren Andrew's eventual goal is to compete in the Paralympics.
![Logging truck crash: Motorists in Tangiteroria area should expect traffic delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Logging truck crash: Motorists in Tangiteroria area should expect traffic delays
A logging truck crash has caused traffic delays in Tangiteroria.
![A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ
Why do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?
![Mountain bike trail volunteers appeal for public assistance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mountain bike trail volunteers appeal for public assistance
Plans afoot for massive mountain bike trail to cost about $680,000.
![Huge concrete beams craned into place for new Port Rd bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Huge concrete beams craned into place for new Port Rd bridge
The beams mark next stage in $10m project due to be completed late August.
![Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs
Large GP practices to end up paying tens of thousands a year to access PHE services.
![A closer look at Northland Covid hospitalisations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A closer look at Northland Covid hospitalisations
The median age to date of people in hospital with Covid in Northland is 48-years.
![Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending
The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.
![Comment: Without the buy-in, it's a long road to zero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Comment: Without the buy-in, it's a long road to zero
Columnist John Williamson says there is no public ownership in the Road to Zero campaign
![Boredom, lockdowns lead to spike in meth use](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Boredom, lockdowns lead to spike in meth use
Methamphetamine use more than doubled between July and September.
![Plunge Pop Culture Convention ready for a trip to Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Plunge Pop Culture Convention ready for a trip to Far North
Plunge Enterprise director Aruneshwar Singh excited for fourth convention in Whangārei,
![Far North District Council's voting plan for local body elections gets the okay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Far North District Council's voting plan for local body elections gets the okay
The Far North District Council representation review has been given the green light.
![Psychologists seeking professional help to overcome stress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Psychologists seeking professional help to overcome stress
Staff turnover is as high as 60 per cent in some regions.