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Northland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachers
Response from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.
Climate change a human rights issue: activist
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Roar of delight as Whangārei big cat park set to reopen
Numbers strictly limited on the first week of sanctuary opening.
Cop killer's accomplice breached release conditions by using meth
Natalie Bracken caught using meth while on prison-release condition.
When you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answered
The differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.
Judge gives direction on self-defence to jury ahead of deliberations
Jury took under four hours to decide the fate of Northland teen charged with murder.
Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring
Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.
More than 300 lambs worth $40k stolen from mayor's farm
Jason Smith says he can't insure for stock thefts so he'll have to cop the loss.
Northland teen found guilty of Ōpua murder
It took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.
'24/7 operation': Police checkpoints near Whangārei to replace northern boundary
Travellers heading north over the festive season should expect to be stopped, police warn.
Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says
Iwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.
Three injured in crash at SH1 Puhoi, long delays expected
State Highway 1 is blocked in both directions in the Puhoi area due to a crash.
Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru
Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.
Thousands of students skip NCEA exams, rely on lockdown loophole
'Unexpected event grades' mean many students will receive pass marks regardless.
Delta outbreak: Seeds of vaccine mistrust sown by neglect of Northland
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Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart
The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.
How one summer hotspot feels about Auckland's upcoming holidays
The Herald on Sunday spoke to dozens of Northlanders about Auckland coming on holiday.
Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands
The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
Crown pays $1.5m for waterfront property occupied by iwi
It took five weeks - how a Northland iwi is set to regain privately-owned ancestral land.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
Threat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.
Northland Covid-19 case travelled to Wellington, Rotorua
The flights have been identified as exposure events and contacts have been identified.
Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.
Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art
Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori
Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'
Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.
'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'
The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.
Big is not always better: small-ship cruises access the best of NZ
Get on-board a small ship cruise; easily one of the best ways to explore New Zealand.
Research connects passion for women's and Māori health
Sophie Couper has been recognised for her work on sleeping positions in late pregnancy
Far North iwi Te Roroa teams with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
Te Roroa and Habitat for Humanity combine to build homes of iwi members.
Cheaper fuel prices not guaranteed after refinery closes
Gull may enter import-only fuel terminal arrangement at Marsden Pt after three years.
'Grave concerns' Covid will spread into Northland this summer
Govt won't back down amid growing pressure to stop unvaccinated visitors to Northland.
Whangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billion
Value of Whangārei's properties continue to soar