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Waiting game for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson
Race to get the grounds ready on time for football fixtures in Whangārei this weekend.
News briefs: Crash victim named, 18 vehicles stopped at checkpoints
News snippets from the region.
How Northland residents managed to hurt themselves in lockdown
Taking up running during lockdown ended in tears for many Northlanders.
Taniwha preparing for home game against Tasman Mako
Limited crowds if sports held under alert level 2 from next weekend in Northland
Weather records tumble in Dargaville with sub zero temps
Yesteryears trend will see Northland experiencing dry conditions later this year.
Well done, Whangārei - together we've got this
Itching to go somewhere new? Try a staycation, and find out why tourists love the North.
Fallen Kiwi and American firefighters remembered by Northland brigades
Northland crews also paid tribute to 65 Kiwi firefighters who've died on the frontline.
I love how it unlocks our culture: Moko Tepania's te reo journey explained
A doting grandmother and a full belly motivated Moko Tepania's te reo Māori journey.
Relief as first flight bypassing Auckland lands in Kerikeri
Air NZ's Kerikeri-Wellington flights already bumped up to two a day to meet demand.
Northland's hospitality sector getting decent patronage under level 2
Nearly 147,000 doses of Covid vaccination given in Northland thus far.
News snippets from Northland
Ninety Mile Beach erosion concern; and rescue chopper fundraiser postponed.
Fast-tracking set for contentious boat ramp, reclamation
Rangitane community is split over plans for new boat ramp and reclaimed parking area
Sisters remanded in custody for allegedly driving through Northland/Auckland border
Sisters allegedly drove through a police checkpoint to get from Auckland to Northland
Intensive supervision imposed for breaching home detention
Northland woman on home detention left Auckland without obtaining consent.
Auckland woman's hankering for fast food ends in arrest after alleged illegal road trip to Whangārei
Police warned farmers to look out for motorists using their land to evade checkpoints.
Even Whangārei Superman is not invincible behind the wheel
Year 13 student D'Artagnan Gould wins $3000 in a short film competition on road safety.
News snippets from Northland
New container handlers at Northport; motorcyclist injured in crash.
Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit to be held in Whangārei
Satellite event for Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit in Whangārei later this month
Work starts this week to restore historic railway to Ōpua
Cycle trail users will catch a shuttle train over part of the restored railway.
District-wide representation for 2022?
October 11 deadline for appeals/objections to Whangārei district-wide voting proposal.
Whangārei schools focus on teaching students not subjects during transition
Northland schools are seeing a majority of students returning in Covid-19 alert level 2.
Northland ICU doctor says workload has become overwhelming
Senior hospital doctors and dentists are asking for more staff and a 1.5% pay rise.
Readers' questions answered about travel out of Northland
Curly questions answered about travel around NZ when level 4 Auckland is in the way.
Disguises, stolen cars, tampered number plates: The lengths petrol thieves go to
A woman stole petrol five times from the same station, changing her appearance each time.
Bridget Simmonds' murder: Police acknowledge trial witnesses' courage
Police will continue to support the family of slain Northland mother.
'I'm really excited about this for the kids': Skate ramp heads to new home in Moerewa
The skate ramp is to be installed at Simson Park or Nesbit Park within months.
Comment: Safeguarding our essential water services
Without reform, in the long term we will be unable to afford basic infrastructure.
Whangārei is searching for their essential hero
To nominate someone, visit Zaytia Beauty & Makeup Artistry on Facebook or Instagram.
'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.