News snippets from Northland
Two caught in stolen car; and winter energy payments begin.
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Two arrests after dangerous drive in stolen car
Two people arrested after a car was stolen and driven dangerously through Whangārei.
Pouto Rd in Northland gets first stage of sealing project
First stage of Pouto Rd sealing project in Northland completed
Extraordinary meeting over stopping Whangārei council's $41m going to Three Waters entity
Whangārei District Councillor asks what will happen to $41 million under Three Waters.
New playground takes shape at Kerikeri Domain
New playground to include flying fox, swings, slides, tunnels, climbing wall and towers.
Public urged to get behind Chopper Appeal Month and rescue chopper service
Last year Northland's rescue helicopter service attended a record number of missions.
Web series showcasing Northland artists kicks off
A Whangarei arts advocate has launched a web series interviewing creative people.
Country rock stars descend on Bay as live music returns
Organiser says Northlanders are hungry for live music after two years of Covid disruption.
Whangārei to Heathrow: Northlanders finally pack their bags for big OE
Whangārei travel agent recommends planning well ahead because of limited flight capacity.
News snippets from Northland
Playground for Women's Refuge; and 222 new Covid cases.
Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
Northland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters
Warning for parents as child approached by man after school
Northland primary schoolgirl 'freaked out' after strange man tried to pick her up.
Comment: RBNZ role in inflation mess warrants reform
Government spending not main cause of high inflation - Vaughan Gunson
Save your chip packets and reduce 80 years of landfill decomposition, and also help someone with a warm night's sleep
Each survival sheet uses 44 chip packets, equivalent to 3520 recycling years.
'They're only kids': Thieves target GAS Parua Bay six times
A group of teenagers are behind the sixth burglary of a Whangārei Heads service station.
Lifesaving causes given $20k boost by Mangakahia Lions Club
Two "worthwhile" lifesaving causes have been given a generous boost by local Lions club.
'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.
Russo-Ukrainian War: The battle between light and darkness, and how Northland can help
A Northland man, originally from Belarus, share ideas how to support Ukraine.
Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'
Making popular bike trail more difficult could reduce user numbers, spending, Nash says.
Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors
Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade is fundraising for a medical response vehicle.
Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland
May is Pink Ribbon Breakfast Month in Northland and nationally
Whangārei Museum display showcases practical and decorative casings
Māori pumice container part of External Focus exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.
Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer
141 new Northland Covid 19 cases reported today
Northland's Covid 19 cases today - 141
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
Northlander Mea 'NightMea' Motu adds fourth national title to her belt
Mea Motu eyes world title after winning a fourth national title on Saturday night.
Waipū and Mid Northern play out a thriller
Waipu score in the dying stages to deny Mid Northern a win.
First-home buyers struggling, as Northland market still hot
Northland has biggest house price rise in NZ, but less than last quarter
A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.
Waipu and Mid Northern form a guard of honour for ref
Popular Northland rugby referee completes 200 premier games.