News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
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Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.
Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
The new treatment station is about to come on-stream, boosting volumes by almost 50pc.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
Hope for couple waiting to go home eight months after flood
Joe and Shirley Reti say recent progress in fixing their flood-damaged home is "awesome".
Cancer sufferer laments lack of funded meds
Review of Pharmac to look into how to better fund new medicines for all illnesses.
Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
Scooter days of World War II remembered
A discovery brings back memories of youthful days for museum volunteer Alison Sofield.
News snippets from Northland
After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
17 Northland schools in EPro8 engineering STEM finals
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Sheryl Mai: In wake of tsunami alert, make a plan in event of emergency
Stay alert and be prepared.
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.
News in brief: Paddlers rescued, Paihia waterfront meeting
News snippets from Northland.
Organisers chuffed 1600 registered for the popular fun run/walk
Despite 200 withdrawals, 1600 turned up for the Beach to Basin in Whangārei.
Young cricketer's wish to get more Northlanders into cricket
Student creates a senior secondary schools' cricket competition in Northland.
Opportunities abound for Taipa students
Taipa Area and other students offered funding towards physical activity.
Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.
Northland mum launches petition to bring back school bus
Deputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'
Growers dish the dirt on a career in market gardening
Market gardening seems an ideal way to earn a crust. Local growers reveal what it's like.
Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert
Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.
Covid-19 vaccine strategy in good hands
Overseas research has found people with disabilities more at risk than non-disabled.
Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze
A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.
Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response
What did Whangārei retailers think of last week's tsunami alert response?
Whangārei Town Basin residents/ workers rate tsunami alert response
A Whangārei Town Basin resident and worker rate the tsunami alert response.
Cabinet will have to approve funding for new Whangārei airport
Dr Shane Reti supports moving Whangārei airport if it needs to be moved.
$3k of foil surf gear abandoned in Waipū returned by 'great guy'
A Ruakākā man didn't hesitate to ditch his hydrofoil and surfboard to help people in need.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
'Dead zone': Thousands of dead fish wash up at Waipū estuary
Waipu residents devastated with mass die-off.
Three sites shortlisted but project could take years
Government funding will be needed for new Whangārei Airport to cost up to $150m.