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Ex-Kamo High student coaching Aussie women's beach volleyball
Northlander after gold at the next Olympics after settling for silver in Tokyo.

Essential workers in Northland can get free childcare from today
Northland's essential workers can get free access to childcare from today.

Police presence at Northland/Auckland 'border' increased, turning back holiday-makers
Police say they'll keep up a visible presence across Te Tai Tokerau throughout level 4.

Covid 19 found near Northland's border in wastewater at Warkworth
Covid 19 detected in wastewater testing at Warkworth, just south of Northland's border

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest organisers await wastewater test results
The August 13-15 festival drew crowds from as far away as Dunedin, and many Aucklanders.

Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.

Former Deputy PM Sir Michael Cullen 'made NZ a better place'
Former Deputy PM reshaped NZ with the Cullen Fund, KiwiSaver and Working For Families.

News snippets from Northland
Teen pedestrian hit by car; and some aspects of SPCA open during lockdown.

Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.

The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test
With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.

Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.

Northland schools have Covid-19 level 4 procedures in place and were prepared for a lockdown
Northland school heads ask students and parents to not panic, and to enjoy family time.

Lockdown leaves kuia stranded in Far North
Kuia Rose Greaves managed to get a lift home to Auckland after being stuck in Northland.

Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.

Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northlanders resisting the pull of the region's coastlines
Last year's level 4 lockdown saw a number of Auckland boaties hit Northland's coastline.

Covid 19 vaccinations in Northland today only for those who have already booked
Northlanders wanting Covid 19 jabs today will be turned away unless they have booked.

Green grass of home might look different in future
Pasture resilience is 'a hot topic and the subject of a lot of research'

FNDC Mayor says stay courteous and respectful
Far North District Council tells people to remain courteous and respectful of each other.

R Tucker Thompson gets a rig replacement
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

How locals can support small businesses in lockdown
Northlanders are urged to think outside the box to support local businesses in lockdown.

Wanda Peri wins $20,000 for Northland's Otaua Sports Club as ANZ Local Legend
Northlander and netball stalwart earns ANZ Local Legend award.

Treaty belongs at heart of regional growth plans
Treaty principles of 'Partnership, Participation' and Protection' of assets fundamental.

Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police say locals sticking to the rules
Last year's level 4 lockdown saw Northland police deal with 234 serious Covid breaches.

Northland closes as Level 4 lockdown kicks in
Some crucial information for Northlanders during Level 4 lockdown

Fresh accolade for Northland film-maker Florian Habicht
Northland film-maker Florian Habicht is an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate.

'The world's best kept secret': Kaitaia in running for NZ's most beautiful small town title
The news has surprised even the Far North town's most passionate supporters.

DHB seeks international nurses to boost numbers at home
Nurses withdraw strike action plans after Covid-19 case in Auckland.

Neighbours dash to wake sleeping occupants as house fire breaks out
Four people were asleep inside a Kensington house when a fire broke out in the home.