Murder charge in Northland, Ōmāpere homicide investigation ongoing
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 73-year-old man in Ōmāpere.
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No excuse Northland: Drive to push up our poor vaccination rates
Northland leaders put out the call to get vaccinated in the lead up to Super Saturday.
Covid pair's Northland trip: 'Compelling' reasons needed to reveal women's names
NZ law expert says media have to be very careful if they choose to name Northland women.
Try economy instead of courier, snowed-under NZ Post tells Northlanders
NZ Post faces increasing demand for courier service amidst Covid-19 changing alert levels.
Northland police launch homicide inquiry after body found at Ōmāpere address
The discovery of a body in Ōmāpere has triggered a homicide investigation in Northland.
The 90% Project: How life and work will affect young Northlanders without a Covid jab
Find out what challenges may lie ahead for unvaccinated young Northlanders.
'We're not going anywhere': Ahipara occupiers vow to stay as long as it takes
An occupation sparked by the chopping of a pōhutukawa clocks up two weeks this Saturday.
Home game shifted to Rotorua due to Covid restrictions
Sam Nock to captain the Taniwha against Otago tonight.
Slip-hit house declared unsafe
Wainui area recorded the region's highest rainfall during last Thursday's downpour.
Covid-positive women shut down completely on Northland trip, MoH says
Northlanders are encouraged to focus on getting tested and vaccinated in light of the news
Northland covid cases did not visit hairdresser in Kerikeri, MoH clarifies
Despite the mix-up, the good news the North had no new Covid-19 cases was accurate.
Northland's level 3 extended, Kerikeri AA shop added to places of interest
Too much uncertainty remains over the movements of two Covid-positive women, Hipkins says.
Get vaccinated to enjoy Kiwi summer festivals, event organisers say
Event organisers are concerned about Northland's lagging vaccination rate.
Northland news in brief: Witnesses sought for fatal crash on SH1; new technology to monitor heavy rainfall
News snippets from across the region.
Swaling away on a Kerikeri haven
Ancient technique used for drought control on Kerikeri property
Security arrive too late to stop alleged border breach at Whangārei Airport
The man caught a commercial flight south from Whangārei without the necessary paperwork.
Vaccination drive ramps up in Mid North
Rugby club wants to 'give back to the community and get people back to playing sport'.
Changes for Coastal Classic and Millennium Cup regattas
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
'A prison with open windows': Are Northland's borders too easy to breach?
Former MP Hone Harawira says iwi need to be involved in travel exemption applications.
Kerikeri AA latest location of interest
The AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing in Kerikeri is the eighth location of interest.
Covid level uncertainty leads to further event cancellations
The list of Whangārei events cancelled due to Covid uncertainty is growing
Mandatory vaccination will do more harm than good, educators say
Covid-19 vaccine mandate for the education sector receives some criticism from Northland.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei man in custody after border breach; two crashes kept emergency services busy
News snippets from across the region.
'Slam the f****** door on Auckland': Former MP's tough stance on Covid rule-breakers
A lack of charges would be a real "kick in the guts" for Northlanders, leaders say.
Owner says Covid-infected Auckland truck driver visited Northland store
Owner of Steve Taylor Tyres says a positive case visited the Kamo store over the weekend.
The 90% Project: Meet the nurses vaccinating our communities
Public health nurse Sue Baker leads 1 of the 4 roving vaccination clinics in Northland.
Whangārei doctor looks forward to new season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes contests for The Great Kiwi Bake Off airing from October 14.
Iwi border group hunt for Covid case's travel companion
Iwi border group unable to rule out or confirm Far North stay by mystery travel companion.
No cases in Northland community
No cases of Covid-19 in Northland have been reported.
Van vs shed: Debris field 'like a plane crash'
Van hit a tree, a shed and a power pole after leaving SH10 near Kaingaroa.
19 close contacts now linked to Northland case
Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.
Northland Covid scare: Growing frustration as region stuck 'in limbo'
Paihia and Kawakawa locations of interest are yet to be revealed by Ministry of Health.
Refresh for welcoming roadside site
Waipū artist takes on iconic roadside barn makeover.
Demand for tests, vaccinations surges as region waits on tenterhooks
"I think people are realising with Delta, they can't sit on the fence".