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Northland news: Govt petitioned over Russian oligarch; woman accused of arson

News snippets from Northland.

Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer

Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.

Northland passes 21,000 Covid cases

The Northland District Health Board has released today's number of new Covid cases.

Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped

Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.

Northland Shakespeare Regional Festival goes outdoors

Northland has a high calibre of Shakespeare performers.

'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist

The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.

Our Treasures: Vintage radio reveals history of transmission technology

The Bell Skymaster Colt 5 valve radio was manufactured in 1953.

Surge of vape shops upsets Dargaville but authorities say their hands are tied

A new amendment bill to regulate vape retailers might be introduced later this year.

Pallisade wall for Kotātā Heights recommended by geotech engineers to prevent land slips

WDC grants easements over an esplanade reserve for a wall to be built.

NorthTec's two new EVs aid drive for lower emissions

NorthTec has two new electric vehicles, to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.

Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors

The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.

Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers

Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards

Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards

Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.

Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs

Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit

Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available

The latest news snippets from around the region.

Channel Infrastructure starts operations from today at Marsden Pt

Refining NZ workforce to gradually reduce from 300 to 70 over the next two years.

'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders

From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.

RATs distributed to isolated areas as Northland records 662 new cases

Northland's Covid cases fluctuating this week