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Northlanders waiting extra day to receive Covid test result
A Northland microbiologist puts the day's delay down to the transport of the tests south.
'It was like summer': Holidaymakers flock to Northland, smashing visitor records
Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.
Work starts on Far North's biggest retirement village
Hall Rd residents frustrated over wait for promised footpath, which finally has go-ahead.
Punters on the ball focusing NRC's long-term planning
The regional council is using community pop-up stalls to engage residents over planning.
FNDC comes clean over serial fraudster
For years the FNDC said it had no issues with serial fraudster. That wasn't the case.
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says prepare for the long haul
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says "we need to view it as a marathon rather than a sprint".
Quick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attack
Cousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.
Friends sickened by discovery of butchered foal on Northland beach
Two horse riders are "sick and horrified" after discovering a butchered foal in Northland.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland couples seem to be coping with pressures of pandemic
Family lawyers say Northland couples seem to be coping with the stresses of Covid-19.
Kaitaia woman's generator stolen while she is visiting husband in care
Without electricity Iri Martin has no lights and no TV at her rural property.
Northland maritime workers to receive mandatory Covid-19 test
Border workers who are eligible have been told and have received a voucher for testing.
News snippets from Northland
Man charged with felling hospital kauri has been named; 2 elderly people injured in crash.
Trustees on water trust seeking independent advice on pay
Government in the dark on contract and pay issues for McCully and Samuels.
Northland Pasifika community urged to get tested
Northland Pasifika community urged to get tested.
Te Kahika warns of more protests to come
The party leader says more large scale protest
Casual contacts of confirmed cases identified in Northland
The NDHB's main message is to stay home if you're waiting for a test result with symptoms.
Lockdown protest halts traffic in Whangārei
Two protests were held in Whangārei today to oppose the Government's social restrictions.
Northland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawa
Northland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawa.
Paparoa Hotel already hit by Covid lockdown restrictions
Paparoa Hotel already hit by Covid lockdown restrictions
Working on taking care of yourself
There are a range of support services to help young people build more resilience.
Where the wildings are: SWAT team tackles growing weed problem
Pines are useful in the right place but rogue ones are taking over the region's habitat
Iwi checkpoints could return if virus alert hits level 3
'Tai Tokerau Border Control' volunteers currently helping at Auckland road blocks.
Alleged Moerewa gunman in court
19-year-old triggered a week-long manhunt after allegedly shooting a man at close range.
Covid alert level 2 quashes events around Northland
Canned events include annual Trade Fair in Kerikeri for region's top young entrepreneurs.
Businesses devastated at return to level 2
Northland hospitality businesses are devastated following the move back to level 2.
Unprecedented demand sees highest Northland testing numbers
The level of demand forced the testing centre in Whangārei to move to a better location.
Covid 19 Coronavirus: Whangārei man admits isolation break-in
A Whangārei man has admitted breaking into a Covid-19 isolation facility in Auckland.
Teenager to walk the north for charity
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Beatles fans to come together for Whangārei show
Beatles fans to come together for Whangārei show by tribute band
Kawakawa's famous loos to reopen next month
World-famous toilets closed after roof-top garden sprang a leak.
Hundreds in gridlock as people queue for Covid-19 test
Hundreds of cars are lining up at Whangārei's Covid-19 testing centre.