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Covid 19 Omicron: 10 new cases; positive wastewater detected in Kaeo, Haruru
There were 10 new cases reported in Northland today.

Northland boxer Mea Motu sets new national record
Northlander Mea Motu has made New Zealand boxing history, holding three titles at once

Departing GPs frustrated over dealings with Mahitahi Hauora
Top slicing and poor leadership among chief concerns by Northland GPs leaving their PHO.

Hokianga towns connected to the outside world with new wharves
The 160m-long wharf at Rangi Pt, North Hokianga, is one of the longest in the Far North.

A love of dinosaurs unites two strangers across the ocean
From overseas pen pals to married with children - a couple's story for Valentine's Day.

Hercules flies low for training; and cyclone could bring severe gales
News in brief from Northland

Joe Bennett says balls to Sunday afternoon
What's the best way to beat Sunday afternoon, Joe Bennett asks?

Bream Head Scenic Reserve a success story as petrels bounce back
It has been a successful year for reserve workers as grey-faced petrel chicks take flight.

Margaret Suckling made Northland's only Dame of the Order of St John
Northlander Margaret Suckling has been made a Dame of the Order of St John.

Ngawha prisoner on the run appears in court after being found
Michael Tautari, 24, was found late last night at an address in Whangārei.

Man who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine months
Northland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children

Women urged to consider careers in booming construction industry
Maree used to be a hairdresser. Now she works in construction and she's loving it.

Noticeable increase in emergency housing grants for holiday parks and campgrounds
Choking at the emergency housing end in Northland, and it's getting worse.

Plenty of action in Northland's bowls scene this weekend
The latest from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.

'The more people that we can boost efficiently, the more protected we'll be as a community' - Dr Clair Mills
'Māori got vaccinated later than the non-Māori and are still lagging behind'; Dr Mills.

'Nightmea' Motu's dream to make NZ boxing history
Mea Motu looks set to break the record first held by fellow Northland boxer Daniella Smith

No date yet for consultation on cutting Northland's state highway speed limits
Roading challenges behind plan to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits

Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell
The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September
Closed Ōpua-Paihia coastal track also forms part of Te Araroa long-distance trail.

Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei
A rare white-tailed tropic bird is recovering in Whangārei's native bird centre.

Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.

9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri
Five of these are in Kerikeri and four are in Whangārei.

'Start of the school year is the most expensive time'
Northland families rely on second-hand marketplace for school uniforms.

Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.

Goodbye piggy bank, hello SquareOne, thanks to Northland dads
Teaching kids to save money in a cashless world.

Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.