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Kaitaia woman happy after stolen generator is replaced
Kaitaia woman happy she can shower after stolen generator is replaced.
Reprieve after hundreds of Kaipara residents couldn't drive to Mangawhai
Police allow Kaipara residents deemed to live in Auckland to travel to Mangawhai.
Rain and howling winds to continue into tomorrow
A power-packed two days of rain and wind to lash Northland today and tomorrow.
Checkpoint stats bloody frightening, says Harawira
Ex-MP says police checkpoints too accommodating, too many Aucklanders allowed through.
Two suspicious fires in 48 hours
Four home fires in Far North since Friday, two suspected arsons in Ōmanaia since Saturday.
'Vile' misinformation about Covid family slammed
Northlanders urged to fact-check before sharing posts online.
Club for those helped by helicopter
Exclusive club for those saved by Northland rescue helicopter
Nine complaints against Carter Holt Harvey LVL plant
MBIE is reviewing a complaint about wage subsidy payment against Northland sawmill.
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Just add water, and the kiwifruit will come...
Kaikohe could be a significant centre for kiwifruit in New Zealand.
Lockdown boundary means some Northland kids have to stay home
Pupils at Northland school have to stay home because they live across border in Auckland.
Northlanders waiting extra day to receive Covid test result
A Northland microbiologist puts the day's delay down to the transport of the tests south.
'It was like summer': Holidaymakers flock to Northland, smashing visitor records
Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.
Work starts on Far North's biggest retirement village
Hall Rd residents frustrated over wait for promised footpath, which finally has go-ahead.
Punters on the ball focusing NRC's long-term planning
The regional council is using community pop-up stalls to engage residents over planning.
FNDC comes clean over serial fraudster
For years the FNDC said it had no issues with serial fraudster. That wasn't the case.
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says prepare for the long haul
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says "we need to view it as a marathon rather than a sprint".
Quick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attack
Cousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.
Friends sickened by discovery of butchered foal on Northland beach
Two horse riders are "sick and horrified" after discovering a butchered foal in Northland.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland couples seem to be coping with pressures of pandemic
Family lawyers say Northland couples seem to be coping with the stresses of Covid-19.
Kaitaia woman's generator stolen while she is visiting husband in care
Without electricity Iri Martin has no lights and no TV at her rural property.
Northland maritime workers to receive mandatory Covid-19 test
Border workers who are eligible have been told and have received a voucher for testing.
News snippets from Northland
Man charged with felling hospital kauri has been named; 2 elderly people injured in crash.
Trustees on water trust seeking independent advice on pay
Government in the dark on contract and pay issues for McCully and Samuels.
Northland Pasifika community urged to get tested
Northland Pasifika community urged to get tested.
Te Kahika warns of more protests to come
The party leader says more large scale protest
Casual contacts of confirmed cases identified in Northland
The NDHB's main message is to stay home if you're waiting for a test result with symptoms.
Lockdown protest halts traffic in Whangārei
Two protests were held in Whangārei today to oppose the Government's social restrictions.
Northland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawa
Northland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawa.
Paparoa Hotel already hit by Covid lockdown restrictions
Paparoa Hotel already hit by Covid lockdown restrictions