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Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi

Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.

Bungling thieves flip boat trailer, flee on foot
Quick-thinking neighbour and off-duty cop foil attempt to take runabout from Russell home.

Whangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Whangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador

Flood of beautiful paintings: Generous Northland artists donate work to Ukraine fundraiser
The artists behind a fundraising auction and exhibition for Ukraine need help.

Man who held steering wheel while driver shot at police gets home detention
The judge told the man had he been involved in an overseas police shooting, he'd be dead.

Thousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.

Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.

Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery
Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals

Bay News: Battle of the Bands; 26,000 cruise ship passengers to visit
A weekly roundup of news from the Bay of Islands.

10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard
Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.

'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.

Help wanted after Whangārei discovery of invasive bat-wing passion flower vine again
Second discovery of invasive vine in Whangārei prompts call for public help

News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity
News in brief from Northland

Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development
Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.

Reece plumbing and bathroom showroom opens in Whangārei
Plumbing and bathroom products supplier Reece opens outlet in Whangārei

Whangārei buzzing over long weekend
Locals and visitors packed out Whangārei hospitality venues and markets.

Northlanders hit the beach after packed weekend
Northland's Labour Monday in pictures - straight from Waipū Cove.

Kaitaia's Mea Motu outclasses former world boxing champ
Northland boxer Mea Motu scores another impressive win - beats former world champ

Passion for scooter riding gives Kerikeri teen chance to compete at world champs
Cooper Steen is keen to compete overseas but it's 'quite nerve-wracking'.

Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.

No room at the inn as rugby fever grips Whangārei
Accommodation and hospitality sectors are booming in Whangārei, thanks to the rugby.

Slip slop slap: High UV index levels prompt warnings to protect against harsh sun
Experts are warning Northlanders to be careful in the sun this weekend.

Hotel Kerifornia: You can check in any time you like, but you have to drive the long way around to leave
Motorists needing to leave town will have to use the Heritage Bypass and Waipapa Rd.

Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu to captain Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu proud to lead Black Ferns in her home province

News snippets: Firefighters strike; 71yo in fatal crash named; Tutukaka Twilight Market back
The latest news bites from around the region.

Important drawcard: Northland showcased as major foodie destination
Foodie visitors to Northland can indulge in the region's best eats thanks to new videos.

New Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at Waitangi
New Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi