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'I know why it's called magical Mangawhai now' - family's gratitude for aid after fire
The family were 'gobsmacked' by the level of donations they received in under 24 hours.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief from Northland - beekeepers, hospitals and jobs.
It's a waiting game: Tradies held up by huge delays due to Covid-19
Northland builders are reporting frustrating delays in materials amid a building boom.
WorkSafe investigates 34 Northland businesses for alleged Covid rule breach
Almost half of Northland businesses allegedly opened when they should not have been.
Local body leaders in Northland urge vaccination to prevent further lockdowns
Northland local body leaders urge others to get Covid vaccination.
Double tragedy as murdered woman's mum passes away
Emotional victim impact statements read out in court at Northland murderer's sentencing.
Motorbike crash survivor teaching young drivers to be safe on roads
Neville Redfern still lives with pain of injuries suffered in crash 45 years ago.
Air NZ's temporary Kerikeri-Wellington flights bypass Auckland's level 4
Daily Kerikeri-Wellington flights to continue as long as Auckland remains in lockdown.
Bridget Simmonds murder: Killer Sam Pou jailed for life with minimum 17 years
Sam Pou jailed for life for murder of Whangārei mum Bridget Simmonds.
Northland buffeted by wind gusts up 122km/h as weather brings trees down
Northlanders to brace for more wet and windy weather overnight on Friday.
Easier to breathe: Inhaler design for kids wins national award
Maisie Panoho's winning design Hae Hae is an asthma inhaler specifically for kids
Northland towns burst back to life in level 2
Barbers, beauticians in hot demand as businesses reopen under new level 2 rules.
Northland local councils helping staff get Covid vaccinations
Northland's four councils encourage staff to get Covid jabs.
No bookings needed at Whangārei's drive-though vaccination centre
Dedicated vaccination lane this week for hospitality workers; next week it's tradies.
Delta outbreak hits youth anxiety levels
The stress that comes from worrying is going to affect our young people.
$750m for Northland roads welcomed, but with caution
Plan includes long-awaited Kāeo bridge, safety improvements instead of four-laning on SH1.
Students happy to mask up as school resumes under L2 tomorrow
All schools will reopen tomorrow and children are asked to wear masks.
Breakaway principals union seen as divisive
Some Northland principals believe PPCB union weakens New Zealand Educational Institute
Far North iwi's plea to put down the drink as booze drives family violence
Alcohol has again topped the charts as a leading trigger in family harm incidents.
Northlanders can undertake essential travel through Auckland under level 2
Northland community leaders urge people to still be sensible under Level 2.
'Just put your bloody seatbelt on': Kaitaia firefighter's appeal after another needless death
Five people were in car that rolled on SH1 with one thrown out and one trapped in wreck.
Scallop season and sunshine cause enforcement headache for police
Police are urging rule breaking Northlanders to think of the region's first responders.
Stories of 1918 Spanish flu drive SH1 checkpoint volunteers
Waiomio checkpoint is a joint effort by Ngāti Hine, police and a traffic control company.
Rust Ave Medical Centre awarded NZ-first in equitable healthcare
The award recognises the general practice's commitment to equitable healthcare.
House prices go up more than $150,000 in a year
Northland has recorded an average house price increase of over 24 per cent in a year.
82,000 - that's how many Northlanders have had Covid vaccine
Uptake of Covid testing and vaccination in Northland on the rise, as case numbers decline.
Return of the letterbox bandits: Whangārei Heads two year saga with post theft continues
Entire letterboxes, padlocked to keep parcels safe, are being ripped out by thieves.
'Once you get a taste of it, it's hard to let go': Dargaville fire chief notches up 41 years with the brigade
Joining the fire brigade was the coolest thing a young fella could do, says Jeffrey Palmer
Juggling work with home schooling
We take a look inside your bubbles to see how you're coping with the juggling act.
Revamped church building to house artists in the Hokianga
The historic Methodist church in Rawene will soon be transformed into an artist's retreat.
Celebrating Father's Day at alert level 3
Not sure what's allowed on Father's Day at level 3? Check out this basic guide