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'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA

It is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.

Govt cash to support rangatahi Māori hit by Covid

Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19

Comment: 'Evil scammers' gave the old ticker a workout

Our first thought was evil scammers had somehow hacked into her account

In the red: Concern, confusion ahead of new traffic light system

Tai Tokerau Border Control slam the new traffic light system, prefers alert levels.

Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in

Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.

News snippets from Northland

News in briefs from Northland.

Principal apologises to family of eight-year-old threatened by classmate with knife

The boy's parents are frustrated they had to involve police and the Board of Trustees.

Record fair success and valuable vinyl find worth $15k has Whangārei collector buzzing

Hordes of Whangārei vinyl fans spent Saturday trawling through around 4000 records.

Petition launched to stop Northland rescue helicopter move to Onerahi Airport

Petition set up to stop Northland Rescue Helicopter base moving to Onerahi.

Far North school with 'pro-choice' advocate principal closes after case at the school

A child from Kaitaia is the newest confirmed Covid-19 case in Northland.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients' Whangārei Hub site blessed ahead of work starting

The hub is phase two of more than $50m of investment into the North's economy by the firm.

New vaccine mandate bill great for employment lawyers, not so good for employers

New law around vaccine mandates for staff a legal minefield.

Whangārei nurse Coral Waipo has received share of $20,000 scholarship

Whangārei nurse gets $20,000 scholarships for study to improve Māori healthcare outcomes

'An important step for police': More than 400 Northland officers affected by vaccine mandate

Affected police staff must have their first jab by January 17 and second dose by March 1.

Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre

No ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre

Shane Jones fires broadside at council ahead of Oruku centre decision

'Whangārei is not rich enough to reject $60 million'.

Search for Whangārei's Brian Bench earns volunteers top honours

Northland volunteer search and rescue groups gain national recognition with Supreme Award.

Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen

Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.