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Northland news in brief
Covid-19 testing available in Whangārei; and free farmers course for women.
Sailing royalty train in Tutukaka
It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.
Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection
Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.
Bonus point win for Otago
Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.
Hard pill to swallow: Kauri coach scores FPC 2020
The Kauri got as close as you can get to making the semifinals.
Canopy Bridge carpark closes to make way for $6.6m park
WDC chief executive Rob Forlong is confident there are enough parking spaces in the CBD.
What to do over Labour Weekend in Northland
Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.
Kaitaia fatal crash: Woman mourns brother, 22 years after mother's car crash death
'He was always outdoors. He was our family seafood gatherer.'
Patience key to staying safe on roads this Labour Weekend
Northland police advise motorists to stay patient on busy roads this weekend.
Northland news in brief: Concern for missing woman
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
Northland police appeal for information about missing Whangārei woman
Amanda Semb was last seen on October 8 leaving her central Whangārei address.
Northland or Whangārei electorates could be marginal seats after election night
It will be an historic shock if Northland or Whangārei electorates are won by Labour
News snippets from Northland
The Coastal Classic is on tomorrow; and a diver has died in the Far North.
Free-range trend puts egg empire on top perch
The Whangārei business is among the top commercial egg producers in New Zealand.
Photos at Poor Knights two of the winners in New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest
Two snaps from Poor Knights win New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest.
Warm, wet and muggy in Northland this holiday weekend
Unofficial start of summer weekend in Northland will be warm, wet and muggy
Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
NRC councillor John Bain resigns and walks out of meeting
Long-time NRC councillor resigns and walks out of meeting.
Whangārei man loses his home after suspected arson
A Whangārei man has lost his home of more than 15 years following suspected arson.
Free kayak safety workshop at Waitangi
Free one-day workshop to help Northland kayakers stay safe on the water this summer.
Strong entries for celebrated Coastal Classic yacht race
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Relief as work begins at last on new $1.4m dog pound
After five years of delays FNDC will rebuild pound on existing site next to sewage ponds.
DHB confident despite lack of community testing centres on weekends
Medical officer of health believes Northlanders have adequate access to Covid-19 testing.
Whangārei woman delighted stolen bench returned
Brigid Sinclair is delighted that a bench stolen from outside her home has been returned.
$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy tern
NZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Motorbike and school bus crash - motorcyclist badly hurt
Northland's emergency services are dealing with two crashes in the region this afternoon
Whangārei woman's plan for nice reading spot stymied by bench theft
A resident's efforts to brighten up her neighbourhood have been thwarted by dishonesty.
Stranger danger warning after school student approached
Whangārei community warned be vigilant after high-school student approached by stranger.
Daring late-night cliff rescue earns volunteers top award
He was stuck 50m up a cliff at night at a remote bay. Only four men could save him.
Coroner to investigate toddler death
The child, understood to be a 2yo, is believed to have drowned.