Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists
Despite the risk, many health providers did not expect more Covid cases in Northland.
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Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach
Surfers will converge on Whangārei's Ocean Beach for an annual surf comp early next year.
Hikurangi sleighs Christmas
Hikurangi Christmas Parade and Festival a hit with locals.
Kerikeri firefighters honoured for 25 years' service
Noel Green and Steve 'Mudguard' Edwards recognised for quarter-century commitment.
Our Hidden Homeless: Couch-surfing grandmother gets a place to call home
Far North grandmother Rachel Tana no longer has to couch-surf after getting a new whare.
Moerewa rallies around family who lost all in 'scary' blaze
Fire engulfed the Mason Ave home within minutes and melted gutters on two nearby houses.
New era in Rawene as locals poised to take over NorthTec site
Locals have been campaigning for almost 20 years for better use of the Rawene campus.
Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic
Two of Northland's top cricket exports, Makayla Templeton and Olivia Lobb, were in action.
Tired tourist attraction reborn as a 'living cultural centre'
Te Ahurea, the reinvented Rewa's Village, will offer learning, workshops and waka.
Northland rescue chopper wish comes true
Northland children get dream ride in NEST chopper, thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Northland news in brief: Be the Joy, A&P shearing champ
Catch up on news from around the region.
Oakura residents happy police on top of summer crime spikes
Oakura community confident police will keep area safe during the upcoming busy summer
Northland news in brief: Fire at Northport, assault arrest
News snippets from around the region.
'I said no': How a child stopped a Catholic priest
Whangārei woman tells national inquiry of sexual abuse by Catholic priest.
Biggest container ship docks at Northport
More than 1000 containers to be trucked down south from Thursday.
'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continues
Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.
Northland's first dedicated desexing clinic aims to decrease dog and cat population
Mog and Dog clinic will help keep the Northland cat and dog population down.
Our Hidden Homeless: Reader response to help Northland's homeless 'phenomenal'
The trust helping Northlanders is rapt at the response to Our Hidden Homeless series.
Kerikeri citrus key to thriving limoncello liqueur business
Sovrano Limoncello has grown from a small business in the garage to international success.
Move over Mittens, Archie is NZ's new celebrity cat
Frustrated by a lack of pats in lockdown, Archie the Cat is back in his element in Rawene.
Trail of destruction: Chaos after house driven into bridge
More than 20 signs appeared to have been cut down or removed.
Touch star returns to field after broken leg
Elite athlete worried broken leg meant he wouldn't be able to play again.
Sevens winners bound for NZ final
Play starts at 8.45am at all venues. Clubs don't forget your markers.
Northland news in brief: Bail refused, mums holding exhibition
News snippets from around the region.
Frustration in Ōtaua after guard rail glitch causes months-long bridge delay
Other factors delaying new bridge included geotechnical problems and a 1-in-500-year storm
Our Hidden Homeless: Former addict stresses importance of wraparound services
Northland's homeless need access to wraparound services to address underlying issues.
Bedside court hearing for kidnapping accused hurt in crash
Couple, aged 22 and 35, charged with kidnapping and gun offences after Paihia incident.
Northland's hidden homeless: Desperate need for housing for teen mums living in cow sheds
Teen mums living in cow sheds and cars has prompted calls for more emergency housing.
Waipapa roundabout project cost jumps to $24.5m
NZTA says project grew from a roundabout to an entire town upgrade, bumping up the cost.
World champion axemen offer sharp rivalry at A&P show
The public will be able to see the best of the best in action. It will be really exciting.
Far North road tragedy claims 3-month-old baby
The single vehicle crash occurred on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd south of Ahipara on Wednesday.
200 dancers keep calm and dance on at end of year show
The annual show at Forum North will feature 200 dancers aged 2 to 21.
Tangowahine shootout: Gunfire, then 'it's nothing personal'
A very similar incident happened on the same road almost 30 years ago.