'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.
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Our Treasures: Vintage radio reveals history of transmission technology
The Bell Skymaster Colt 5 valve radio was manufactured in 1953.
Surge of vape shops upsets Dargaville but authorities say their hands are tied
A new amendment bill to regulate vape retailers might be introduced later this year.
Whangārei's newest football team aim big
New football side playing warm up games to hone their skills.
Two killed in Kāeo crash named
The two people killed in the crash near Kāeo were Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert.
Northland DHB reports 406 new cases of Covid-19
There are 406 new Covid cases in Northland today
Logging truck rolls in Otaika
A logging truck rolled near Loop Road roundabout in Otaika this morning.
Delays on SH1 over Brynderwyns
Long delays on Brynderwyns this morning due to roadworks
Treating UV rays like smoking could help Northland reduce high melanoma rates - expert
Northland's high melanoma rates under the spotlight.
News in brief: Ramadan begins, New Marsden Pt receives first ship
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Onerahi win Stafford Choat men's cup final
Northern Region Football finals completed after last year's Covid disruption.
'Disgusted': Two anglers caught with 138 snapper, boat seized
The pair's catch was nearly seven times the daily limit.
27 people in hospitals; 385 new cases
Ministry of Health also reported two deaths in Northland.
Far North road tragedy: Driver fatigue a possible factor, police say
Head-on crash claimed the lives of a mother and her 11-year-old son.
Northland renewable energy zone supported by the region's councils
North councils likely to support region being first renewable energy zone
Summer's abundance of kikuyu grass is the stuff of nightmares
Kikuyu grass, like never before, is haunting the dreams of Vaughan Gunson.
NorthTec's two new EVs aid drive for lower emissions
NorthTec has two new electric vehicles, to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
Toyota Hilux Northland's most stolen vehicle
Owners of the model will be dismayed to know most of those stolen are never recovered.
Former All Black 'Beaver' shares club's joy at get-together event
$10,000 grant helps Onerahi Rugby Club upgrade facilities.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.
Channel Infrastructure starts operations from today at Marsden Pt
Refining NZ workforce to gradually reduce from 300 to 70 over the next two years.
'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders
From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.
Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs
Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit
Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Man who died on SH14 named
A man who died after being hit by a car on SH14 yesterday morning has been named
RATs distributed to isolated areas as Northland records 662 new cases
Northland's Covid cases fluctuating this week
Northland's EPro8 science and engineering contest so popular double number of students taking part
Northland students flocking to do EPro8 Challenge.
Just add water: Kaipara project yields results and lessons
Two sites host experiment in irrigation techniques in rich soils of the Kaipara
Bay News: Moerewa's JT aims for drifting world champs; FIXation opens; Kemp House's legacy; NZ's silent army
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre