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Live: 3693 new cases, 35 Covid-related deaths
The Ministry of Health reveals the latest Covid-19 figures.

Have you seen wanted man, Denver Kidd?
Police call for public support in finding 32-year-old wanted man.

'A tough time': Farmers forced to dump milk as floods block roads
Damages to some areas meant milk tankers couldn't get in and stock couldn't get out.

Self-baiting, self-setting traps a gamechanger for Northland forest
Year-long trial saw possum and rat numbers plummet while wētā population rebounded.

New T-Shirt an open tribute to Mangamuka Gorge
Far North clothing company prints Mangamuka Gorge apparel

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.

Kevin Page: The fender bender blame game
Comment: I didn't want to inflame the situation any further

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.

How Tai Tokerau Timebank has created optimism, community, financial freedom
One TimeBank user is now trading for things she previously couldn't afford to buy.

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.

NZ's first EV ute excites at Whangārei electric vehicle expo
Whangārei electric vehicle expo highlights first EV ute.

Big clean-up in Far North after last week's devastating storm
Far North residents were still mopping up after last week's storm.

Staunch defence gets Northland over the line against Wellington
Northland Taniwha register second win from three games in the NPC.

Illegal supply of two-way radios a serious problem, authorities say
A man caught illegally importing and selling two way radios faces fine of up to $30,000.

Taniwha put the hammer down and come away with second win
Northland beat Wellington to notch second win in the NPC.

Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent
Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.

Northland bus sector veteran calls on Govt to buy 10,000 electric, hydrogen buses
Its buying power could help keep costs down.

High supermarket prices prompt more Northlanders to grow their own tropical fruit
More Northlanders are trying their hands at growing tropical fruit as the climate warms.

Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths' love of the beach behind artwork sold around the world
Northland mouth painter Kevin Griffiths features in new gift card range

OPINION: The sacred can still be found in the world - Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson finds sacred still exists, in two Whangārei art exhibitions

Opinion: What can't freeze time but we can slow down ageing
Wellness is never about surviving, but about thriving.

Joe Bennett: Joe Bennett: Few better ways to spend a day than reading Evelyn Waugh
Reading Evelyn Waugh is one of life's pleasures.

Amateur swimming pioneer Douglas Bruce Haigh in focus at Whangārei Museum
Illustrated certificate highlight's Haigh's impact and legacy in Whangārei.