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News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed
News in brief from Northland.

Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland

The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.

More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections

Northland's cold snap set to continue into weekend
Northland recorded coldest night of the year this week.

Mangawhai property owner challenges KDC over land use refusal
Consent for gym granted following discussions and court-assisted mediation.

Three Waters will erode on accountability - Northland farming leader
Farming leader warns of loss of Northlanders' democratic rights

'Queen of boogie piano' to play four shows in Northland
Australasia's "Queen of boogie piano" is getting set to play two shows in Northland.

Police continue plea to find missing Kaitāia teen
Police have not yet found 14-year-old Amelia, who is missing from her Kaitāia home.

New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage
Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.

Theatre company brings massive amount of free workshops to Northland
Massive Theatre Company is kicking off an extensive Northland programme this year.

Taniwha hang on to claim crucial NPC win
Last-gasp penalty miss hand Northland a win in the first NPC match.

Fur seal death on Northland beach after attack by two dogs shocks local
DoC investigating dog attack that killed fur seal on Northland's Baylys Beach

Kiwi legends L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell have Northland shows over Waitangi Weekend
Northland shows from L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell over Waitangi Weekend

Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
Whangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.

'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.

National legislation to limit vape retail on the cards after push by Dargaville community
Dargaville residents petitioned the council to limit the town's number of vape retailers.

Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.

News in brief: Youth arrested after vandalism; Govt to fund fluoridation of Whangārei, Far North water supply
News snippets from across the region.

Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.

News briefs: Covid outbreak closes hospital wards, Ōtaua house fire, car spiked in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.

Overnight drenching adds to huge July rainfall
More wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.

Dargaville Hospital closes general ward amid Covid-19 outbreak
The outbreak is the second in less than a week in a Northland hospital ward.

Afghan families learn how to swim
Afghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.

More heavy rain expected this week after downpour
The heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.

My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads
Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.