News snippets from Northland
Precious war medals recovered; sand sculpture comp; and learn sign language.
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Whangārei man investigated as unregistered financial service provider may have led to $3m of losses
Man accused of being an unregistered financial service provider - losses over $3m.
'Double Happy': Whangārei cyclist closer to nationals thanks to tandem bike
Kyren Andrew's cycle training capability has leapt due to owning a new tandem bike.
Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned as Covid variant spreads
Organisers' "glimmer of hope" snuffed out by red setting, desire to keep public safe.
One new Covid case in Northland, 14 active cases
There are 14 active Covid cases in Northland from a total of 124 nationwide.
Wainui Marae's strict protocols for tangihanga attended by Covid case
The Northland District Health Board is yet to confirm what Covid variant the person had.
Northland farmers facing major extra costs from Three Waters plans to protect drinking water
Major extra costs for Northland farmers from Three Waters plan
Events may be cancelled but there's still plenty to do around the region.
Let's be tourists in Whangārei!
'You're going to get deaths' Waipū roundabout proposal angers residents
A roundabout proposal has Waipū locals going in circles with Waka Kotahi.
Virtual Waitangi Day to air on TV3, iwi radio
'In-person' events at Treaty Grounds cancelled due to red light setting, fears of Omicron.
News snippets from Northland
Teens arrested over dairy ram-raid; and truck drivers wanted.
City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches
Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.
Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'
The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.
Whangārei foursome commendable runners-up
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Plan don't panic: preparing for the pandemic
How Northlanders can prepare for product shortages and home isolation as Omicron spreads.
Northland DHB reacts to online rumour Omicron is in the community
The Advocate is aware some rumours were circulated on Facebook community pages.
Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei gets funding for elderly strategy
Making the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei more age friendly
Fonterra lifts forecast dairy milk price to a minimum of $8.90
Final dairy payout could bring more than $800m in Northland's economy.
Navy career is dream job for Whangārei's Brock Longworth
It's hard finding a career that combines two of your loves - but a Whangārei man has.
Students must get comfortable with wearing masks, says Kerikeri GP
Just like a sunhat, masks need to become the norm for kids in school.
Whangārei hospitality businesses endorse stricter mask rules
Northland's hospitality sector is reacting positively to clearer mask rules.
Concerns from hapū members over Crown ownership of land adjoining Ngunguru Sandspit
Public ownership best way to preserve sacred sites on Ngunguru Sandspit.
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
News snippets from Northland
Two small earthquakes; and no arrests in cowardly attack on elderly woman.
Fears infrastructure will hamper Omicron response
Northland community leaders concerned rural communities may be left out.
Northlanders may need to take cover, severe thunderstorms forecasted
The thunderstorms are expected to ease off around 9pm tonight.
A message for arsonists from Far North firefighters who saved Kaikohe home
Police are treating this morning's fire, that threatened to destroy a house, as suspicious
Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car
The woman was unhurt but "visibly shaken" as a result of the assault by a group of boys.
Original Ngunguru Sandspit campaigners Pat Heffey and Jan Doak back latest move to buy sacred mountain
Campaign to buy land at Ngunguru Sandspit continues
Treaty Grounds to close on Waitangi Day
But Te Tii Marae to go ahead with three days of commemorations - with safety protocols.
Four Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bust
Vietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.
Business owner handing over the tools after 30 years
Respected outboard veteran relinquishes tools to capable hands.
Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager
Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.