Latest from Far North District

War only show-stopper of Whangārei A&P Show before Covid
A&P Show organisers say they're cancelling the December event to keep tamariki safe.

Locations of interest for new positive Covid cases in region
Northlanders urged to get vaccinated after positive cases were revealed in the region.

NDHB's ka pai campaign rewards families for getting the jab
Families have been receiving prizes from NDHB for getting vaccinated.

Northland's underwater wonders a winner
A nudibranch's clown-like orange polka dots contrast with an invasive worm in winning pic

Covid cases travelled from Auckland to Kaikohe - no alert level shift at this stage
Two positive cases have been detected in the Mid-North and a possible third in Whangārei.

Two Covid cases in North: Mum, unvaccinated daughter came from Auckland
It's a case of deja vu for Northlanders, as Covid scare comes three days into level 2.

Covid rules in place on patrolled surf beaches
Lifeguards start patrolling Northland's surf beaches this weekend

Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Northland's future freedoms lie with 90 per cent vaccination target
90 per cent announced as the target vaccination rate with Northland over halfway.

Gwen Lawson's Bowls Column: Covid puts kibosh on major events
Northland bowls can continue at Covid alert level 2

News snippets from Northland
Two big Lotto wins; wet Labour Weekend expected; man in serious condition.

School kids write to mayor over lack of footpath
Hurupaki School kids want to ride their bikes to school but there is no footpath

Six-month refit at Whangārei's Port Nikau comes to an end for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht leaves Whangārei after six months.

The lives of 18 big cats at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary hang in the balance
The Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary is awaiting a license from MPI to reopen the park.

More than 960 surgeries, medical procedures deferred during lockdown
More than 200 surgeries had to be cancelled since August because of lockdowns.

Skate park at Kerikeri may partly open before summer
Full opening due in March but ramp, bowl expected to be ready for skaters by Christmas.

Northland tree croppers enjoy outdoor pantry
Tree cropping is about more than home orchards.

Recital pulling out all the stops
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North

Northland man charged in relation to mass protest on Super Saturday
He is one of four people charged nationwide in relation to mass protests during level 3.

MetService says Northland should expect heavy rain on Thursday
More heavy rain likely for Northland

Scared tourism operators and empty rooms: Northland businesses struggling to cope
Auckland's ongoing lockdown is starting to take a toll on frayed Northland businesses.

'We're talking weeks': Ambulance officer races rare cancer to finish bucket list
Mike Grylls hopes to spend a weekend away with each of his adult children elsewhere in NZ

Northlanders have more chance of being struck by lightning twice than winning $42M Powerball prize
Northlanders are buying up thousands of tickets for tonight's $42M Powerball draw

News snippets from Northland
Pot left on stove sparks fire warning; and crashes keep emergency services busy.

Editorial: Bullets dodged and thanks given
The lockdown showed us how quickly things can change.

Tutor loses 20% of students after mandating vaccination in class
A Northland maths tutor is shocked by low vaccination numbers in Northland.

Police lose bid to seize Northland fraudster's KiwiSaver cash
Current law allows crims to transfer gains to KiwiSaver so it can't be seized, police say

Leaders welcome return to level 2 with cautious joy
Shift to alert level 2 is a step to normality but not towards complacency, leaders say

Whangārei, Kaitaia protests erode Northland's fight against virus — Baker
With more than 1000 people, Kensington Park rally was the second biggest in the country.

Northland news in brief: Bird of the year, Coastal Classic cancelled
Catch up on what's happening.