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Moerewa man jailed for shooting another man in the town with a shotgun

Northlander jailed for 3 years for raft of offences, including shooting another man.

As mask mandates wear on, so does Northlanders' patience

As mask mandates wear on, it makes sense that our patience does too, psychologist says

Northland's network of 200 tsunami sirens will be tested on Sunday

Northland's 200 tsunami sirens will be tested this weekend

The 90% Project: Kiwi doctors tackle misinformation

More than 4500 doctors nationwide have signed their name to say they support the vaccine.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Whangārei teen turns poi making into a business

Te Kāpehu Whetū head girl teaches Tikanga around poi as part of her business idea.

Northland emergency services at scene of serious crash in Broadwood

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Broadwood this morning.

Pristine bush turned into putrid, polluting rubbish tip

Illegal dumps on Whangae Rd part of bigger problem costing local ratepayers $200K a year.

Tai Tokerau principals fully support our Auckland colleagues, says a Whangārei school principal

School holidays before term 4 will remain unchanged across New Zealand.

Coastal Classic yacht race organisers adopt wait and see attitude

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Well done, Whangārei - together we've got this

Itching to go somewhere new? Try a staycation, and find out why tourists love the North.

Key to Northland's economic resilience lies in local support

Regional isolation because of Covid-19 Delta travel restrictions is an added challenge

Weather records tumble in Dargaville with sub zero temps

Yesteryears trend will see Northland experiencing dry conditions later this year.

Fallen Kiwi and American firefighters remembered by Northland brigades

Northland crews also paid tribute to 65 Kiwi firefighters who've died on the frontline.

Fast-tracking set for contentious boat ramp, reclamation

Rangitane community is split over plans for new boat ramp and reclaimed parking area

Northland's hospitality sector getting decent patronage under level 2

Nearly 147,000 doses of Covid vaccination given in Northland thus far.

I love how it unlocks our culture: Moko Tepania's te reo journey explained

A doting grandmother and a full belly motivated Moko Tepania's te reo Māori journey.

Relief as first flight bypassing Auckland lands in Kerikeri

Air NZ's Kerikeri-Wellington flights already bumped up to two a day to meet demand.