Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project
Whangārei Heads could be declared a regional park to further enhance its natural beauty.
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Northland news in brief: Vandal damages smart bin, footpath closed
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
'They know that no one is coming': Do rest home residents still need to be locked down?
People aged 70 and older make up 83.4 per cent of all Covid-related deaths in New Zealand.
Storm repair bill could hit $5m, FNDC says
Of 50 local roads affected by the storm one is still closed - with no opening in sight.
Mangamuka Gorge reopening timeline still up in the air
The latest update on the Mangamuka Gorge reopening. Spoiler - we're still waiting.
Grab opportunity, rural leadership scholar urges
Applications open for next recipient of rural scholarship.
After the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside world
More than 10% of kids at Panguru Area School can't get to lessons due to closed roads.
'I am truly sorry that it has come to this' Rawene Hospital after-hours service closes
Hauora Hokianga has closed its after-hours services due to critical workforce issues.
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
Farming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestry
Farming leader says no advantage to Northland in new rules.
Whangārei retirement village residents making 'Yuri bears' for the children of war-torn Ukraine
Yuri bears for displaced Ukrainian kids are being made in a Whangārei retirement village.
Councillors vote to move Whangārei Airport to Ruatangata if shift happens
Mayor says decision was to future-proof an airport for Whangārei.
Croc-less teen arrested after liquor store ram-raid
Offender left behind his watch, one Croc and a significant amount of blood.
Kaikohe farmer receives hefty fine for not registering nearly 500 cattle
Despite warnings and action, the farmer didn't improve the situation, says MPI.
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
'Awesome', 'so much fun', 'I love it': Kids rate Kerikeri's new playground
Domain's $800K playground paid for by govt's Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
Hospitals asked to fast-track procedures for waiting patients
Northland asked to actively tackle surgery backlog by Health NZ.
Northland students learn at pest control programme
Northland students get stuck into the Enviroschools Project Pest Control Programme.
More wild weather on the way? Boaties urged to prepare
More heavy rain and strong northeasterly winds possible on Thursday - but it won't last.
Students to display rich history of Whangārei Primary School
A big celebration is planned for the school's 150th birthday.
Comment: Council-run bus services may be worth the ticket
Councils can run public transport services, something Vaughan Gunson welcomes
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Self-baiting, self-setting traps a gamechanger for Northland forest
Year-long trial saw possum and rat numbers plummet while wētā population rebounded.
Māori Land Court rules it has jurisdiction to hear dispute in the Far North
Court to hear dispute over agreement to repair and maintain a ford over Māori land.
'Devastating impact on the businesses' Lengthy closure likely for Mangamuka Gorge
Just over a year after Mangamuka Gorge re-opened it's closed again following the storm.
Northland Premier Hockey finals decided in one-sided games
Maungakaramea women and Springfield men win Premier Hockey finals
Largest ship to ever visit NZ to berth at Marsden Pt this week
Huge fuel ship to dock in Northland this week.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
Staff illness closes two Whangārei Boys' High year groups
Staff illness has Whangārei Boys' High shutting out two year groups from going to school.
Excited and optimistic: Northland tourism operators get ready for booming summer
Northland businesses are positive about summer after two years of domestic-only tourism.
Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.