News snippets from Northland
Liberty swing for park; Ruapekapeka road upgrade; A Christmas Carol proving popular.
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'We are here, we are queer and we are proud', says Whangārei Proud co-founder
Whangārei Proud will celebrate a Pride Festival month in March 2022.
Ratepayer contribution to Whangārei's Oruku conference centre likely to rise
Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre may cost more than first thought
5 new cases in Northland, 1 in hospital
One Covid-19 patient is currently at Whangārei Hospital.
Talk of 'no Christmas in Northland' is premature
WDC events team announce series of Christmas events starting at the end of the month.
Restaurant signifies first step of future Whangārei harbourside town centre
Young Whangārei couple seize opportunity to bring harbourside dining to locals.
Lawyer Lynette O'Boyle's conduct 'disgraceful' and 'wilful', says tribunal
Professional counselling ordered for Whangārei lawyer.
Celebrated artist's designs can soon be worn on Northland feet
Hundertwasser odd sock trend gains traction over 20 years later
Dame Whina's family slam 'trampling' of mana
Groups such as the Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth misrepresent legendary protester, family says.
'Mountain luge' Northland's newest tourist attraction
Best time to invest in tourism is when others are getting out of the industry, owner says.
Jacob Urlich, from Huanui College, wins Whangārei A&P Society's $9000 agricultural scholarship
Jacob Urlich wins Whangārei A&P Society's $9000 agricultural scholarship.
Pass system at Kāeo Bridge border for locals needing food, fuel
Confusion remains, however, over the alert level boundary's actual location.
Nitro Circus' daredevils to perform in Whangārei again
Nitro Circus stars to wow in Whangārei next February
Waitangi honeymoon for the PM?
The annual visit to Waitangi could be the closest Ardern and Gayford get to a honeymoon.
Ads for and against ratepayers funding Oruku Landing conference centre
The battle over whether Whangārei ratepayers should fund the project is under way.
Latest positive Covid case isolating in Whangārei
Only 3 locations of interest have been identified from the region's most recent case.
Shining a light on brain tumours
Brain Tumour Awareness Week sheds light on the biggest cancer killer among young people.
Northland police bitten as they stopped Whangārei man hurting others
The man was taken into custody and will face charges related to Friday's incident.
Northland in line for thunder, lightning and hail with thunderstorms likely
Thunder, lightning, surface flooding and hail possible in Northland today
Northland school principals say schools are missing out on a multicultural experience as international borders remain closed
Northland schools see a reduction of $1.1M in international students' income last year.
Free GP appointments available for Northlanders uneasy about the Covid-19 vaccine
Free appointments are available at all general practices in Northland until November 15.
Whangārei artist shortlisted for influence award
Whangārei artist and business owner Jessie Rose is humbled to be a finalist
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: Time to play cancelled championship games
Northland bowls clubs to play championship tournaments earlier cancelled due to weather
News snippets from Northland
Flipped car keeps firefighters busy; and work to start on new Poutō wharf.
Peeni Henare helps with Northland's vaccination push as Whangārei Pak N Save is location of interest
The minister is confident vaccination rates among Māori in Northland will increase.
First day of Far North lockdown a mix of good vax rates and border confusion
Concern drove people to vaccination sites while confusion reigned at the boundary.
Growers aim to bring tropics to supermarkets
Northland subtropical fruitgrowers team up to make their produce more widely available
Planned Whangārei development is in tsunami risk area
Whangārei District Council wants feedback on funding conference centre
Whangārei students first recipients of law firm scholarship
Two students from Whangārei secure guaranteed paid work experience at a Northland law firm
Covid kills off Northland fireworks shows
Fire boss urges Northlanders lighting their own fireworks to take care and think of pets.
Dargaville farmers in court for not registering animals under NAIT scheme
Dargaville farmers who failed to register animals under NAIT scheme have been fined.
MOH's alert level boundary causes 'all sorts of drama' in Kāeo
A Ministry of Health map has led to confusion about where alert level 3 starts in Kāeo.
Leaky roofs, dodgy lifts, waiting lists and Covid make perfect storm for hospital
Doctors speak out about state of Whangārei Hospital amid Covid outbreak.