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Northland police hone in on man connected to Kaipara bach fire
Police said the owners of the bach had no idea the man was living at the property.

Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.

Whangārei community events planned over SH1 four-laning
Drop-in sessions are planned for venues in Mata and the Whangārei Town Basin next week.

When will the Covid vaccine come to Northland?
The Ministry of Health has confirmed there would be a particular focus on Māori.

Three people seriously hurt in crash south of Kāeo
Three rescue helicopters were dispatched to a serious crash in Kāeo yesterday.

Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff

Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students
Northland schools are thrilled with the move to make sanitary products free from June.

Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo
Motorists asked to avoid SH10, south of Kāeo, after serious single vehicle crash

Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug
How a community has pulled together after chaos caused by suspected arsonist.

News in brief: Car flips on roof, fire at refinery
News briefs from around the region.

'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.

Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
Police have appealed for any information about the incident.

Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.

Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.

Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.

Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.

Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.

Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.

Suspected human bone found at Whangārei Heads
There were two discoveries of human bones in the Far North last year.

336 landowners inside proposed four-lane highway route
Eleven aerial maps were published in December which outlined the suggested route.

Kaipara valuations shoot up with tiny Ruawai soaring the most
Ruawai residents know full well why the town is on the up.

'It's extremely confusing': Mangawhai residents told they're part of Auckland lockdown
Kaipara mayor says Mangawhai and Kaiwaka are being included in Auckland region.

Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.

Three Māori seats wanted by Northland Regional Council working party
Northland Regional Council could have up to three Māori seats.

Kaitaia fire volunteers clock up 459 years of service
Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade members approaching 500 years of service

Northland nurse Marie Noa receives prestigious award
Northland nurse receives prestigious honour for her work with Māori health.

Bream Bay Combined Arts Group exhibiting Covid lockdown art
Covid-inspired art on display by Bream Bay Combined Arts Group