News snippets from Northland
Waipū Highland Games cancelled; and two new police officers for the region.
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Northland's Aupōuri Rugby Club first to earn cash for vaccination drive
Northland rugby club first to earn over $1000 as part of "Take 2 for The Team" initiative.
Whangārei man Justin Rood found guilty of guilty of possessing Class C drug
Whangārei gym manager has been found guilty of possessing a Class C drug
Around 500 Hīkoi of Truth protesters reach Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Police stop more than 50 hīkoi participants from entering Northland.
How can we reach 90%? Health leaders confident we will hit vaccine target
Māori health advocates say high vaccination rates are key to protect vulnerable community.
Two men killed on 'shocking' stretch of SH14
Police say the leading cause of the crash was one vehicle crossing the centre line.
Hokianga primary school closes doors after Rawene's close encounter with Covid
Rawene School to shut for the rest of this week after location of interest identified.
Man dies after school van crashes near Moerewa
Emergency services are at the scene of fatalcrash on Pokapu Rd in Moerewa.
'Any fire's bad, but a fire in a service station — that's on another level'
Cause of Labour Weekend fire not determined but arson ruled out.
Harawira: Border-breaching hīkoi 'a scam'
'Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth' organisers plan to travel through Auckland to Waitangi today.
Whangārei gym manager Justin Rood denies possessing Class C drug BZP
Whangārei gym manager and former world motor sport champion fighting drug charge
Rain and closed borders bring Labour Weekend gloom to holiday hotspots
Low numbers of long weekend holidaymakers potentially foreshadows tourism this summer.
Foundation North's new chairman is Northlander Walter Wells
Wells has been a trustee on the foundation's board since September 2020.
News snippets from Northland
Taniwha game brought forward; health trust seeks new members.
Two Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation review
Two councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.
'Idiotic behaviour': Grisly discovery of fake skulls on popular beach
Even though these remains turned out to be fake, many discoveries in Northland are real.
Still level 2 in Northland despite seven positive Covid cases
Seven confirmed Covid cases in Northland, all linked
Warning of issues from closure of Northland's Marsden Pt oil refinery
Turning Marsden Pt Refinery into an fuel import terminal would lead to major issues for NZ
Northland surf lifeguards have slow start to the season as Labour Weekend rain keeps beachgoers away
Northland lifeguards expect busy summer ahead if Aucklanders are able to trip north.
Northland Iwi buys construction company to aid housing development, trade training and education
Te Rarawa adds construction company to its portfolio.
'For a long time I was too scared to speak': The stigma of Covid-19
Twenty-eight Northlanders have contracted Covid-19 – here one of them shares her story.
Northland's 2021 road toll hits 27 ahead of Labour Day
Two dead and several others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Whangārei.
Northlanders urged to get tested, vaccinated with five Covid cases in the region
Five confirmed Covid cases in Northland.
Northland's Joanne Polglaze CRV Technician of the Year for the region
Joanne Polglaze is Northland's top artificial breeding technician.
Real estate agent sentenced for punching top cop
Request for discharge without conviction rejected; punch could have been 'disastrous'.
Northland's alert level at risk with four positive Covid cases
Four confirmed Covid 19 cases in Northland, but region stays at alert level 2 - for now.
War only show-stopper of Whangārei A&P Show before Covid
A&P Show organisers say they're cancelling the December event to keep tamariki safe.
Locations of interest for new positive Covid cases in region
Northlanders urged to get vaccinated after positive cases were revealed in the region.
Northland still far from reaching 'traffic-light system'
Northland businesses "elastic really stretched", says tourism leader.
NDHB's ka pai campaign rewards families for getting the jab
Families have been receiving prizes from NDHB for getting vaccinated.
Northland's underwater wonders a winner
A nudibranch's clown-like orange polka dots contrast with an invasive worm in winning pic