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Manhunt for 19yo: School in lockdown
Moerewa School will remain closed until the end of week, principal announced.
Dairy industry helps keep cash flowing
Fonterra helps small businesses by paying invoices earlier.
Food poisoning hits WBHS 1st XV ahead of grudge match
The food poisoning hit after an after-match function following a game against Wellsford.
Byelection called on Karikari Peninsula
Lawrie Atkinson, who has resigned for health reasons, has been on the board since 2007.
Farmers and growers rejoice with decent rain
But soil moisture level in Northland not where it should be, Niwa says.
Brrrr! Swimmers brave icy water in Paihia's mid-winter race
A round-up of events and news snippets from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Gnawing rodents blamed for house bus fire
Other fire brigade call outs included freeing a person trapped in a courthouse toilet.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
$5000 family road trip up for grabs as Far North lures domestic travellers
New Facebook page aims to promote Far North and encourage domestic tourism.
Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases
The DHB is continuing to test for Covid-19 with extended hours at testing centres.
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
Boatie couple helped to bring islands back to life
Malcolm and Helen Shaft help keeping Urupukapuka and other islands pest free.
New dental clinic embraces Advocate business campaign
A new dental team in Ruakākā has drilled into the support of the local business community.
Northland news in brief: Man sustains injuries from shotgun
News snippets from across the region.
Ex-NDHB head Brown calling for digital focus
Brown welcomed the proposed changes to the number of DHBs and how their boards functioned.
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
Jobs for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects
Jobs and opportunities for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects.
Bay of Islands' hapū win top environmental award
Patukeha and Ngāti Kuta have been working for 20 years to restore pest-ravaged Cape Brett.
Why Northland's tsunami sirens are causing confusion
Northland's tsunami sirens confused with fire alarms.
More nurses needed to meet demand
Covid-19 impact may worsen nurse shortage in Northland.
Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen
News snippets from across the region.
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating
Two Whangārei women test negative for Covid-19
The two women drove north on Wednesday after one had spent time in a quarantine facility.
Northland winter bowls in full swing
After a long break in play, Northland's bowling clubs are returning to the greens.
Meth addiction lands repeat offender in court again
Shane Legg sentenced to home detention where his father is seriously ill and dying.
No helmet, no seatbelts = more needless death and injury
Far North 19-year-old died riding a motorbike on Awaroa Rd without a helmet.
Bay businesses triple promotion spend as competition heats up for domestic tourists
Concerns are that otherwise region will be pushed to back of the queue.
Northland sporting fabric changing for the better
Funding is still available for Northland's regional organisations and clubs.
Northlanders urged to support Māori businesses
Te Hiku communities are being encouraged to support local Māori businesses post Covid-19.
David Seymour to stand for Act in Whangārei - but not that David Seymour
Both are sure there won't be any confusion in September's general election.