Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
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Maskless woman arrested after coughing on police officer
Woman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.
Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North
The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.
Locals close idyllic beach, call out lockdown breakers
Only two people so far have refused to leave.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.
Police arrest more lockdown protesters, non-mask wearers
The arrests took place in Christchurch and Kaitaia.
'Selfish, appalling': Aucklanders slammed for lockdown exodus
Up to 500 cars an hour seen heading north after lockdown announced.
Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
Portia Woodman reveals what's next in life, love, family and rugby
Northland rugby powerhouse Portia Woodman is still adjusting to winning Olympic gold.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua
A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
What's cooking: Interview with new Waitangi Treaty Grounds chef Aaron Stott
Waitangi Treaty Grounds executive chef Aaron Stott reveals what will soon be on the menu.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge
Meet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'
Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.
'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal
Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.
Northland Māori artists produce 46-metre long mural for hospital's mental health unit
Whangārei Hospital's Tumanako Mental Health Unit gets light from new mural.
Police: Social media may have formed a perception of increasing aggravated robberies
Aggravated robberies in Whangārei declined over the last five years, reveals Police data.
Students evacuated after person armed with knife seen on school grounds
The lockdown was lifted and students evacuated to a sports field around 12.05pm.
Migrant family reunited after 17 months, wife makes it out of South Africa hours before lockdown
South African woman lucky to reunite with Whangārei-based husband after 17 months.