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News snippets from Northland

Plans for race track; take a stand against bullying.

Ōpua sisters' maritime history on show

Sisters recorded every ship at Opua wharf for more than 30 years.

Unlikely trio on stage at Turner Centre

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Container truck on its side causes delays on Brynderwyn Hills

Motorists headed over the Brynderwyn Hills can expect long delays while a truck is removed

Police investigating after woman turns up at hospital with gunshot wound

Locals reported seeing armed police, Eagle helicopter near historic mission house.

Northland's DoC campgrounds the most popular in the country last summer

Visitors flocked to DoC's Northland campgrounds last summer with borders closed

Policy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threat

Northland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.

News snippets from Northland

Whangārei school placed in brief lockdown; and a focus group receives a $100,000 donation.

Hunt goes on for pair who attacked Whangārei mobility scooter rider

A local disability advocate is concerned to see such a violent act in our community.

Kerikeri play almost sold out despite controversial title

Show producer says Kerikeri audiences are 'hungry and excited' to see something different.

News snippets from Northland

Art'nTartan back at Waipū; and motorist clocked at 140km/h.

Hayden Paddon wins his seventh International Rally of Whangārei

Hayden Paddon wins seventh International Rally of Whangārei title

'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland council

Northlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.

Expansion of Reconnecting Northland team helps the environment

The Reconnecting Northland team has reached double figures for the first time.

News snippets from Northland

Nadia Reid opens her NZ tour in Whangārei; Lotto success; elderly woman assaulted, robbed.

Northlanders brought together by Whangārei woman's pioneering Neighbourhood Support role

Northland currently has three Neighbourhood Support groups with another four in the works.

Northland Regional Council announces eight scholarship winners

Eight $3000 scholarships have been allocated by the Northland Regional Council.

Plea from ACC after 1357 Northland farm-related injuries last year

Northland Farmers logged 1354 farm-related injury claims with ACC last year.