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![Whangārei nurse Coral Waipo has received share of $20,000 scholarship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Whangārei nurse Coral Waipo has received share of $20,000 scholarship
Whangārei nurse gets $20,000 scholarships for study to improve Māori healthcare outcomes
![Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs
Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.
![Ōtangarei faces testing time ahead after positive Covid case, local leader says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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.
!['Mayhem and fear': National attacks Kāinga Ora's no evictions policy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Mayhem and fear': National attacks Kāinga Ora's no evictions policy
A Black Power gang member allegedly threatened to slit a pensioner's throat.
!['To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew
A fire chief fears the mandate will extinguish lifelong commitments to the service.
![Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign
Seven Taniwha players to play for New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.
![Kāinga Ora under fire after Black Power gang party in state house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Kāinga Ora under fire after Black Power gang party in state house
A court has granted a restraining order against the couple's Kāinga Ora neighbours.
!['Bitterly disappointing': Taniwha coach reflects on season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Bitterly disappointing': Taniwha coach reflects on season
Northland rugby finish last in a disappointing end to the NPC campaign
![Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal
Move confirmed - Marsden Pt Oil Refinery to be fuel import only terminal
![Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
!['Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.
![Kāinga Ora tenant threatens to slit elderly neighbour's throat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Kāinga Ora tenant threatens to slit elderly neighbour's throat
Despite 'horrendous' behaviour, Kāinga Ora has not evicted any tenants for three years.
![Health and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'A real shock': Schools scramble to cover for unvaccinated teachers
Schools use a range of stop-gap measures on day one of vaccine mandate.
![Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in
Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.
![Joe Carbery lauds Dargaville-raised grandson in Irish triumph](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Waipoua traffic lights first step in major tourism upgrade
Traffic lights, sealing first step in improving Waipoua Forest tourism infrastructure.
![Regional mayors reluctant to take position on reopening borders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Regional mayors reluctant to take position on reopening borders
The Prime Minister will reveal when the gates to the supercity will open on Wednesday.
![Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North
A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.
![Death threats and abuse: Pensioners terrorised by gang member, state-house neighbours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Death threats and abuse: Pensioners terrorised by gang member, state-house neighbours
"The consequences should be felt by the people who create the problems."
![Northland drug bust: Nine appear in court after Operation Freya](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Northland drug bust: Nine appear in court after Operation Freya
Nine Northlanders in court after major drug bust
![Pensioner poverty: 'I never thought this is what retirement would be like'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Pensioner poverty: 'I never thought this is what retirement would be like'
Senior Northlanders are struggling to pay for food, medical needs and accommodation.
![Tinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Tinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PM
His confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?
![Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail
Brewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.