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News snippets from Northland

City vehicle crash; and Northland public nurses to strike.

Northland's Karetu School wins visit from Bugman and shark expert

Karetu School is one of five schools to win in the TREEmendous Education Programme.

Brent Eastwood: New approach to sports awards

It's time for a change.

Northland classical music, dance fans can see The Soldier's Tale and Town and Country next month

Northland classical music and dance lovers are in for several treats next month.

Northland DHB to expand electric vehicle fleet and install charging stations

NDHB expands fleet of electric vehicles thanks to $4.3 million from government

Govt grants $8m for 1000 water tanks for Far North

Iwi-led scheme will see tanks allocated to neediest families, facilities in Te Hiku area.

$1600 for removing artefacts from Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pa

Northland man's $1600 fine for removing artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pa

Dargaville, Kaitaia solar farms 'game-changer' for NZ power generation

Kaipara 'solar farm' will be biggest in NZ, eclipsing even Kaitaia's planned solar plant.

Boost to youth mental health services

Mental health and addiction services targeted at Northland youth are to receive a boost.

Parents beg the 'Karens' to let the children play

Removal of playground chimes sparks volley of opinions.

Is this NZ's saddest school lunch?

Despite one issue, Kaitaia principal said students are eating well and wanting more.

Whangārei drive-by shooting: Police want witnesses to come forward

Police believe the vehicle arson in Kamo was linked to the drive-by shooting.

Northland nurses: 'We're sad and feeling deflated'

Nurses are disappointed after recent announcements on pay for public sector employees.

National STAR award for Northpower worker Matt Iorangi

Northpower employee wins Supreme category in prestigious Transpower STAR Awards.

Letters sent to landowners of 'Significant Natural Areas'

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

Help floods in for woman who always helps others

For 14 years Monika Welch has been helping others. Now it's her turn to be helped.

Northland's booming marine industry providing opportunities for students

Teachers of students keen to get into Northland's marine industry can learn more at event.

Stats NZ backs evidence of land use changes in Northland

Newly released statistics show fewer farms, more dairy cattle, more horticulture.