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Little blue penguin mural brightens new toilet block
New loos sport little blue penguin mural in Bay of Islands

Northland's summer beaches a long weekend hit
The Advocate went to Matapouri to see how Northlanders were spending the long weekend.

Northland health officials urge Covid testing, jabs as Omicron confirmed
Omicron is here - officials say testing, vaccines and boosters are best defence

Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula

Natural causes - not pollution - blamed for Northland waterway issues
Natural causes, not pollution, are blamed for smelly, discoloured Northland waterways.

Covid protocols for this weekend's Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
Annual Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament has prizes worth $10,000

Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.

Energy Minister assured of reliable fuel supplies once Refining NZ stops operating
Domestic coastal fuel vessels to stop operating out of Marsden Point in April.

News snippets from Northland
Precious war medals recovered; sand sculpture comp; and learn sign language.

Jonny Wilkinson: Northland back to red, but things could be worse, right?
Latest from Northland's disability sector.

Whangārei man investigated as unregistered financial service provider may have led to $3m of losses
Man accused of being an unregistered financial service provider - losses over $3m.

'Double Happy': Whangārei cyclist closer to nationals thanks to tandem bike
Kyren Andrew's cycle training capability has leapt due to owning a new tandem bike.

Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned as Covid variant spreads
Organisers' "glimmer of hope" snuffed out by red setting, desire to keep public safe.

One new Covid case in Northland, 14 active cases
There are 14 active Covid cases in Northland from a total of 124 nationwide.

Wainui Marae's strict protocols for tangihanga attended by Covid case
The Northland District Health Board is yet to confirm what Covid variant the person had.

Northland farmers facing major extra costs from Three Waters plans to protect drinking water
Major extra costs for Northland farmers from Three Waters plan

Virtual Waitangi Day to air on TV3, iwi radio
'In-person' events at Treaty Grounds cancelled due to red light setting, fears of Omicron.

News snippets from Northland
Teens arrested over dairy ram-raid; and truck drivers wanted.

City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches
Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.

Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'
The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.

Whangārei foursome commendable runners-up
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene

Plan don't panic: preparing for the pandemic
How Northlanders can prepare for product shortages and home isolation as Omicron spreads.

Northland DHB reacts to online rumour Omicron is in the community
The Advocate is aware some rumours were circulated on Facebook community pages.

Fonterra lifts forecast dairy milk price to a minimum of $8.90
Final dairy payout could bring more than $800m in Northland's economy.

Navy career is dream job for Whangārei's Brock Longworth
It's hard finding a career that combines two of your loves - but a Whangārei man has.

Students must get comfortable with wearing masks, says Kerikeri GP
Just like a sunhat, masks need to become the norm for kids in school.

Whangārei hospitality businesses endorse stricter mask rules
Northland's hospitality sector is reacting positively to clearer mask rules.

Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei gets funding for elderly strategy
Making the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei more age friendly