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Delta outbreak: Virus reaches NZ's northern tip
Patient's isolation and area's high vax rate mean spread of the virus is unlikely.

Northland Rescue Helicopter base likely to move from Kensington to Onerahi
Meeting to discuss moving Northland rescue helicopter base from Kensington to Onerahi

Public meeting over Oruku conference centre in Whangārei leaves many unhappy
A report from Tuesday night's Oruku Conference Centre public meeting in Whangārei

Kaikohe and Kerikeri record wettest October on record
Whau Valley and Wilsons dams at full capacity augurs well for summer.

Ignore the hype: Safeguarding our essential water services
Our water assets will remain ours. Councils in each new entity will own the assets

Visiting 'battalion' helps lift Northland's vax rate
Music, megaphones, kai and spot prizes create interest at Kaikohe pop-up vax clinic.

Protester bites police officer at Northland checkpoint while others march peacefully through Whangārei
Protesters cause havoc at the Auckland border and march "peacefully" through Whangārei.

NRC ratepayers face rates rise for Whangārei's Oruku conference centre
NRC rates to rise if Whangārei's Oruku conference centre gets WDC backing

Traffic in downtown Whangārei hampered as protestors take stand
Whangārei motorists warned of delays to journey as protest moves about the city.

Vaccination rates key to Northland opening up by Christmas
Northland opening for Christmas depends on vaccination rates, says Hipkins.

Man who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reduced
Northland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.

Wilding pines target of $1.3m funding
$1.3 million cash boost will help Northland rid itself of wilding pines

News snippets from Northland
Liberty swing for park; Ruapekapeka road upgrade; A Christmas Carol proving popular.

'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.

ECE teachers push for pay equity funding
ECE teachers say government funding not enough to ensure pay parity with kindergartens

Northland baby hospitalised with Covid now isolating at home
Six-week baby with Covid kept in Whangārei Hospital for observation overnight.

Ratepayer contribution to Whangārei's Oruku conference centre likely to rise
Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre may cost more than first thought

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.

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.

Pass system at Kāeo Bridge border for locals needing food, fuel
Confusion remains, however, over the alert level boundary's actual location.

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.