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Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May
Whangārei District Council barks up wrong tree with dog registration fee increase
Responsible Whangārei dog owners say they are being unfairly punished by the price hike.
News snippets from Northland
Early morning car fire; and heavy rain possible over Queen's Birthday weekend.
'Absolutely thrilled': Dargaville man $75K richer after Instant Kiwi win
Couple now looking forward to doing some home renovations.
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
Max remains unfazed about performing to audience of 300
Max is about to make his debut performance on a stage in Wellington.
Northland's 2021 Lotto success bringing in the prizes
Amazing run of Northland Lotto wins in 2021.
Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio
Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon
Northland's winter bowls programme starts this weekend
Winter bowls season to start in Northland this weekend
Two arrests in Kohukohu drug raid, meth and vehicles seized
Second incident in a month to rock the usually quiet North Hokianga town.
Ōtangarei car fire not suspicious, say police
Whangārei police are not treating a car fire in Ōtangarei as suspicious.
Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.
Covid vaccination extended to anyone over 16
Small towns have been given the go-ahead to offer the vaccine to anyone aged 16 and over.
Memorial for re-interred settlers brings closure
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northlanders facing long waits for second jab told not to worry
Health officials say body will respond in the same way even with a delayed second jab.
Rural butchery adapts through changing times
The tourists are gone but have been replaced with campervans filled with travelling Kiwis.
Northland town spearheads Covid-19 vaccine for all
Russell St John, Ngāti Hine Health Trust team up in vaccine roll-out.
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
No reclamation without proof of support, FNH says
Threshold for proof of wide community support will be high, company says.
News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation
News snippets from around the region.
Police investigate reported shooting at backpackers hostel
Reported shooting prompted police to briefly shut down tourist town's main street.
Man feared armed sparks AOS callout in Maungatūroto
The man was eventually arrested by armed police around 15km away in Kaiwaka.
Top tourist town deeply divided over breakwater plans
'Messing with mother nature' or a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect the waterfront?
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action
Most drivers just want to get across town but they're forced through a clogged CBD instead
News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions
Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Bay of Islands attracts 640 submissions
Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.
Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display
Kiwi North's latest exhibition brings Whangarei's heritage buildings to life with a twist.
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.