Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
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Kawakawa water treatment plant fails health and safety audit
Far North water plants need significant upgrades.
Substantial discounts on offer for insulation and heating retrofits
Govt urges Northlanders to take advantage of subsidy on insulation and heating retrofits.
Drought is far from over, Northlanders warned
Water restrictions have been lowered in Kaitaia and Paihia.
Northland winter codes outline possible return dates
Find out when your sport is expecting to return to play in Northland.
Covid culture casualties: Hopes hongi and handshakes can return when safe
Traditional Kiwi greetings, the hongi and handshake, have been ditched due to Covid-19.
Final pieces for big project: Hundertwasser ceramic tiles to be laid soon
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori is set to open for Christmas 2021.
Fees-free sports programme can be studied from anywhere in Northland
Much of the programme's delivery is online.
New member welcomed to Kerikeri village's burgeoning '100 Club'
Gwen Webb's 100th birthday one of the best ever, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
NRU CEO hits out at Taniwha rumours
NRU chief executive Cameron Bell said such rumours would be unsettling for players.
Northland news in brief: Coastguard search unsuccessful; 165 jobs for Northland
New snippets from across the region.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
Go Local! Shark mural a gift to seaside community to say 'thanks for having us'
Two mural artists plan to create a giant mural of a shark as a thank you for Mangonui.
Steam engine find brings ferry restoration a step closer
The 110-year-old ferry will be part of a Bay of Islands train and boat steam excursion.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Kaumātua, mentor, waka leader farewelled as iwi navigate Covid-19
Wiremu Wiremu, 80, was laid to rest near his marae at Rahiri on Monday.
Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return
All restaurants and bars will still have to abide by the three S's.
Northland councillors could soon take up to 20 per cent pay cuts
The Remuneration Authority would now be able to set short term specific reductions.
Video showcases resurgence of nature, calls for 'new normal'
The lockdown has been tough on business but a boon for Bay of Islands wildlife.
'Don't burn just because you can': Fire restrictions ease in Whangārei
Flurry of scrub fires on Tuesday highlight underlying dryness despite recent rain.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Residents want justice after mass mail theft
It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
Go Local! Northland business owners show optimism
The Northern Advocate's Go Local! campaign has found local businesses helping each other.
$5m land purchase for Kerikeri sportsfields
The Bay of Islands has been crying out for more sportsfields for years.
Film about Sir Hek Busby to screen online at upcoming film festival
A film about master carver and waka builder Sir Hekenukumai Busby will screen online soon.
Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Northland council meetings to continue online
Level 2 restrictions mean meetings will continue to be live-streamed
Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes
One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.
Cycle trail attack dog 'put down by owner'
Owner fined for failing to control or register his dog.
Northland news in brief: 10 Northlanders win Strike, MPI seeks feedback and crash on SH15
News snippets from across the region.