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'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.

Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.

Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.

Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak

Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region
Northlanders urged to get tested for Covid 19 and vaccinated with 21 new Covid cases

Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.

Te Tii Marae cancels Waitangi commemorations
The annual speakers' forum will go ahead but as a livestream on Facebook this year.

Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders
Stranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.

Northland tourism, hospitality businesses welcome reopening timeline
But business owners says tourism won't really benefit until the isolation rule is dropped.

'People were dying faster than they could be buried': Ahipara's Jaqi Brown shares her vaccination journey
The Spanish flu tragedy and whooping cough "horrors" spurred Jaqi Brown's vaccinations.

Plenty to see and do this Waitangi weekend
Large events may have been cancelled but the Northland region offers many attractions.

Herekino home destroyed by fire but marae saved
Two adults and a number of children managed to get out unharmed.

Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases

Northland records 14 new Covid cases in Kerikeri, Kaitāia, and Whangārei
Here are the latest details about Northland case numbers.

Qualmark tourism award for Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre
Art centre hasn't even officially opened and already has garnered tourism award.

Northland pet courier service like an 'ark on wheels'
Bus takes pets to new owners all over the North Island

NZ's first flat pack furniture, rāhui in place
A round-up of news snippets and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North

Echoes of Shakespeare curse as Omicron hits Macbeth cast
So far 11 people in are the Kerikeri Macbeth cluster, with one still in hospital.

'Mongrel of a fire': Karikari still burning after Monday's arson
Fire crews hope to wrap up most of their work at the 2800ha Kaimaumau blaze on February 7.

Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison

How many of Northland's elected representatives are double vaxxed against Covid?
Local Government NZ strongly encourages its members to get vaccinated against Covid.

Omicron plan's digital reliance sparks concerns for elderly
Northlanders urged to help elderly neighbours, especially if they're not internet savvy.

11 cases reported in Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Whangārei
10 are linked to a previous case, 1 is still being investigated.

Northland news briefs: Five new Covid cases, beach rescue and road closure
Catch up on what's happening around the region.

Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.

Arsonists putting Northland lives and property at risk
Northland fire chief gives warning to firebugs

Nearly there: Northland's final push to hit 90 per cent
To reach 90 per cent fully vaccinated, another 5468 people still have to get their shots.