Dairy company reduces water use through wetland filter
Wetland filter helps recycling of Maungatūroto dairy factory's water
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Coastal Classic yacht race organisers adopt wait and see attitude
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Weather records tumble in Dargaville with sub zero temps
Yesteryears trend will see Northland experiencing dry conditions later this year.
Well done, Whangārei - together we've got this
Itching to go somewhere new? Try a staycation, and find out why tourists love the North.
Key to Northland's economic resilience lies in local support
Regional isolation because of Covid-19 Delta travel restrictions is an added challenge
Fallen Kiwi and American firefighters remembered by Northland brigades
Northland crews also paid tribute to 65 Kiwi firefighters who've died on the frontline.
Fast-tracking set for contentious boat ramp, reclamation
Rangitane community is split over plans for new boat ramp and reclaimed parking area
I love how it unlocks our culture: Moko Tepania's te reo journey explained
A doting grandmother and a full belly motivated Moko Tepania's te reo Māori journey.
Relief as first flight bypassing Auckland lands in Kerikeri
Air NZ's Kerikeri-Wellington flights already bumped up to two a day to meet demand.
News snippets from Northland
Ninety Mile Beach erosion concern; and rescue chopper fundraiser postponed.
Northland's hospitality sector getting decent patronage under level 2
Nearly 147,000 doses of Covid vaccination given in Northland thus far.
Sisters remanded in custody for allegedly driving through Northland/Auckland border
Sisters allegedly drove through a police checkpoint to get from Auckland to Northland
Auckland woman's hankering for fast food ends in arrest after alleged illegal road trip to Whangārei
Police warned farmers to look out for motorists using their land to evade checkpoints.
Even Whangārei Superman is not invincible behind the wheel
Year 13 student D'Artagnan Gould wins $3000 in a short film competition on road safety.
Work starts this week to restore historic railway to Ōpua
Cycle trail users will catch a shuttle train over part of the restored railway.
News snippets from Northland
New container handlers at Northport; motorcyclist injured in crash.
Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit to be held in Whangārei
Satellite event for Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit in Whangārei later this month
Whangārei schools focus on teaching students not subjects during transition
Northland schools are seeing a majority of students returning in Covid-19 alert level 2.
Northland ICU doctor says workload has become overwhelming
Senior hospital doctors and dentists are asking for more staff and a 1.5% pay rise.
Readers' questions answered about travel out of Northland
Curly questions answered about travel around NZ when level 4 Auckland is in the way.
Disguises, stolen cars, tampered number plates: The lengths petrol thieves go to
A woman stole petrol five times from the same station, changing her appearance each time.
'I'm really excited about this for the kids': Skate ramp heads to new home in Moerewa
The skate ramp is to be installed at Simson Park or Nesbit Park within months.
Whangārei is searching for their essential hero
To nominate someone, visit Zaytia Beauty & Makeup Artistry on Facebook or Instagram.
'I know why it's called magical Mangawhai now' - family's gratitude for aid after fire
The family were 'gobsmacked' by the level of donations they received in under 24 hours.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief from Northland - beekeepers, hospitals and jobs.
It's a waiting game: Tradies held up by huge delays due to Covid-19
Northland builders are reporting frustrating delays in materials amid a building boom.
Local body leaders in Northland urge vaccination to prevent further lockdowns
Northland local body leaders urge others to get Covid vaccination.
Motorbike crash survivor teaching young drivers to be safe on roads
Neville Redfern still lives with pain of injuries suffered in crash 45 years ago.
Air NZ's temporary Kerikeri-Wellington flights bypass Auckland's level 4
Daily Kerikeri-Wellington flights to continue as long as Auckland remains in lockdown.
Bridget Simmonds murder: Killer Sam Pou jailed for life with minimum 17 years
Sam Pou jailed for life for murder of Whangārei mum Bridget Simmonds.
Northland buffeted by wind gusts up 122km/h as weather brings trees down
Northlanders to brace for more wet and windy weather overnight on Friday.
Easier to breathe: Inhaler design for kids wins national award
Maisie Panoho's winning design Hae Hae is an asthma inhaler specifically for kids
Bay of Islands companies win awards
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Northland towns burst back to life in level 2
Barbers, beauticians in hot demand as businesses reopen under new level 2 rules.