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Northlander Ella Gunson retires from Black Sticks
After 232 Black Sticks' games Northland hockey stalwart Ella Gunson retires

Bay of Islands kids, Richie McCaw celebrate conservation success
Ex-All Black captain's visit celebrated Paihia business's win in tourism awards.

New Civil Defence tsunami category likely after Tutukaka surge damage
Tutukaka tsunami surge leads to rethink of alert categories

Whangārei Covid cases rise; changes to DHB Covid updates
The Northland DHB reported 225 new cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Sunday.

Russia invades Ukraine: Oil price, transport and fertiliser costs may rise
A Whangārei-born economist warns of rising costs due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

News snippets from Northland
Bus terminal upgrade; Tangihua Lodge open day and a free literacy course.

Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt
Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.

Our Frontline Heroes: Some of these health staff haven't had holidays for a long time'
Northland nurses reflect on three years of Covid-19 and what Omicron might bring.

3 Covid cases in Northland hospitals; case number confusion explained
The Ministry of Health reported 133 new community cases of Covid-19 in Northland today.

Northland's Blair Tuke eyes up America's Cup success with Team NZ
Northland and Kiwi sailing star Blair Tuke makes his America's Cup presence official.

Additional stress on healthcare but education and business sectors welcome phase 3 move
Northland business, education and healthcare sectors react to the transition to phase 3.

Rookies rise to competitive challenge
Northland's first-year bowlers shine in first open competition

Kaipara District councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from first meeting of 2022
Kaipara councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from meeting for contempt

Over and above: Ruakākā volunteer firefighter Brian Weir celebrates 25-year milestone
Brian Weir will receive his gold star to commemorate 25 years of service later this year.

Missing woman found safe; big Lotto win; and aquifer survey
News in brief from Northland.

Northland PHE offers GP practices $2.5m to use in ways they know works best
Northland DHB yet to agree to changes proposed by Mahitahi Hauora.

Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.

New Covid cases in seven Northland areas; NZ to move to phase 3 of response
The Northland District Health Board reports 45 new cases in Northland today

Whangārei Heads woman missing overnight found close to home
The search began after Sue Clarridge failed to return home from a walk yesterday evening.

'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.

Warriors age-grade teams line up games at Jubilee Park in April
Rugby league legend Adam Blair spearheading push for two games in Whangārei.

Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.

News snippets from Northland
News in brief: New CCO for Northpower Contracting; and men's mental health discussion.

Donna Russell: Northland's bumper kiwifruit crop needs workers
Call goes out for more workers for Northland kiwifruit harvest

Health inequity: Could Northland have done a better job to immunise vulnerable Māori?
NDHB rejects critique that vaccination rollout didn't prioritise Māori health needs.

Dargaville Covid cases climb; new location of interest in Whangārei
The Northland District Health Board has released today's Covid numbers.

Man who sexually abused granddaughters hundreds of times jailed
Northland grandfather jailed for "horrific" sex offending against his four granddaughters.

'Northland's greatest cheerleader' Jeroen Jongejans remembered
Tributes from across the globe for Northland tourism legend Jeroen Jongejans

Northland school principal fears change to contact tracing leaves him in the dark
A new service to roll out nationwide after principals voice concerns over phase 2 plans.