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News snippets from Northland

Citrus for South Island wanted; and Blood Service coming.

Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter

Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.

Kerikeri Primary School's first science fair a success

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

Woman blames Far North footpaths after breaking leg

Woman calls for footpath improvements in the Far North after breaking leg.

Slugger has eyes set on Australian belt

Kaitaia boxer Mea "The Nightmea" Motu has won her second national title

Northland arsonist re-sentenced to community work

Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.

More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm

Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.

Kerikeri animal charity hit by burglars; month's food supply stolen

Burglars take a month's food supply from the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue in Kerikeri.

News snippets from Northland

News briefs: Kiwi numbers grow; crash victim named; and nurses vote for three more strikes

Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations

Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.

Paihia breakwater plans changed after public opposition

The original breakwater height was labelled an eyesore by opponents.

Why a game of hide and seek with rocks is so much fun

A game of rock painting and hide and seek has taken off in parts of Northland.

Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called

A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.

'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach

While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.

Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā

Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.

Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?

Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.

Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community

Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.

Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.