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Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre

No ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre

Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen

Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.

Two Covid-19 cases in Northland the last 24 hours, new locations of interest identified

Three unlinked Covid-19 cases in Ruakaka have popped up in the past week.

Onerahi P lab busted and $15k of cash seized in Whangārei police operation

Three addresses in Onerahi, Raumanga, and the Avenues were searched on Wednesday.

Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime

Whangārei ethnic community members discuss the fear of rising hate crime with the police

Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs

Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.

'It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 times

Northland cop the first Crown witness to testify in murder trial.

Ōtangarei faces testing time ahead after positive Covid case, local leader says

A local leader says the community is bracing for a potential cluster from the case.

Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed

Consumer has revealed the best place in NZ to buy chips. Northlanders, you're in luck.

Kāinga Ora tenant threatens to slit elderly neighbour's throat

Despite 'horrendous' behaviour, Kāinga Ora has not evicted any tenants for three years.

Jabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks out

Nurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.

Blues to play Melbourne Rebels in Whangārei in March

Blues focus on family-friendly environment when it hosts the Rebels at Semenoff Stadium

Health and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandate

Wait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.

'A real shock': Schools scramble to cover for unvaccinated teachers

Schools use a range of stop-gap measures on day one of vaccine mandate.

Joe Carbery lauds Dargaville-raised grandson in Irish triumph

Tense moment as granddad watches Joey Carbery line up a penalty against ABs.

Waipoua traffic lights first step in major tourism upgrade

Traffic lights, sealing first step in improving Waipoua Forest tourism infrastructure.

Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in

Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.

Regional mayors reluctant to take position on reopening borders

The Prime Minister will reveal when the gates to the supercity will open on Wednesday.