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SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
Northland's 2021 Lotto success bringing in the prizes
Amazing run of Northland Lotto wins in 2021.
Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio
Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon
Northland's winter bowls programme starts this weekend
Winter bowls season to start in Northland this weekend
Ōtangarei car fire not suspicious, say police
Whangārei police are not treating a car fire in Ōtangarei as suspicious.
Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.
Memorial for re-interred settlers brings closure
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Covid vaccination extended to anyone over 16
Small towns have been given the go-ahead to offer the vaccine to anyone aged 16 and over.
Rural butchery adapts through changing times
The tourists are gone but have been replaced with campervans filled with travelling Kiwis.
Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northlanders facing long waits for second jab told not to worry
Health officials say body will respond in the same way even with a delayed second jab.
Arrest after alleged gun threat at Horeke
Last Tuesday's incident forced police to seal off a South Hokianga road for several hours.
Northland town spearheads Covid-19 vaccine for all
Russell St John, Ngāti Hine Health Trust team up in vaccine roll-out.
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
No reclamation without proof of support, FNH says
Threshold for proof of wide community support will be high, company says.
News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation
News snippets from around the region.
Police investigate reported shooting at backpackers hostel
Reported shooting prompted police to briefly shut down tourist town's main street.
Man feared armed sparks AOS callout in Maungatūroto
The man was eventually arrested by armed police around 15km away in Kaiwaka.
Top tourist town deeply divided over breakwater plans
'Messing with mother nature' or a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect the waterfront?
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action
Most drivers just want to get across town but they're forced through a clogged CBD instead
Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions
Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Bay of Islands attracts 640 submissions
Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.
Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display
Kiwi North's latest exhibition brings Whangarei's heritage buildings to life with a twist.
News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.
Happy, healthy cows key to Northland cheesery's success
What makes Mahoe Farmhouse Cheese in Oromahoe so special? Reporter Jenny Ling finds out.
Northland marae aiming to capitalise on tourists' hunger
A new initiative is aimed at enabling Northland marae to sell food commercially.
Pink Ribbon fundraiser at Whangārei Heads gives $15,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Foundation gets $125,000 from just one Whangārei fundraiser
Northland's red-shade algal bloom turns up at another beach
Red algal bloom turns up 20km away from Waipū Cove.
Snorkelling programme takes out top environmental award
Northland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.