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More Northlanders eligible for booster shot after new regulations kick in

New regulations around the roll out of boosters came into place yesterday.

Nearly 1300 rescue flights last year as demand continues to rise

Year 9 student among Northlanders flown by rescue helicopter.

13-year-old brings music back to Paihia waterfront

Paihia locals missed having a public piano after the last one vanished in 2018.

Three power poles damaged in three hours - car crashes cut power

Northpower crews fix outages at McLeod Bay, Glenbervie and Waipū.

Obituary: Citrus trailblazer put Kerikeri on the map

Thoughtful, caring, with a great sense of humour, Blue revolutionised NZ's lemon industry

Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership

Plan to raise $1.5m to return land at Ngunguru Sandspit to public ownership

Kai Iwi Lakes drowning victim is a 4-year-old

A child has drowned at popular Kai Iwi Lakes - Northland's first drowning victim for 2022.

'I feel vulnerable and unsafe' Life for region's immunocompromised

Northland's immunocompromised say they are feeling the pressure to protect themselves.

'You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy

Police urge drivers to be patient, keep calm, and expect delays on Northland roads.

Fintastic time for Northland fishers hooking tropical fish

Mahi-mahi and marlin among species in Northland waters as sea temps rise.

Unsolicited donation to help feed families this Christmas

Food Rescue Northland received $5000 from Hell Pizza.

Police, publicans prepare for 'uncharted' New Year's Eve under Covid

Police will be ready in Paihia as usual but don't know what to expect this year.

Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry

Singer and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.

'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured

Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.

Fire chief says medal belongs to the village that raised him

Long-time Kawakawa fire chief Wayne Martin has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.

It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira

Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.

Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris

Knighthood for Northland's Chris Farrelly for services to health and the community.

New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour

Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.