Northland avocado growers get consent to take millions of litres of water from Aupōuri aquifer
DoC may appeal consent to take water from Aupōuri aquifer for avocado growing.
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Gwen Lawson's Northland bowls column: Lockdown uncertainty hits new season
Northland bowls' new season tackles lockdown uncertainty
Level 3 for Northland - here are the rules
Level 3 means more for Northlanders to do
Level 3 means contactless takeaways for Northlanders, and the industry is ready
Northland's hospitality industry is gearing up for action if level 3 kicks in on Thursday
Schools unsure how many students will return during level 3
Schools prepare for Alert Level 3 as per the Ministry of Education's Covid-19 guideline.
Full dams delight Northland councils
There is no problem at water treatment plants across Northland despite recent heavy rain.
Northlanders advised to hunker down as damp few days lie ahead
Northland dodged any major damage from the same wild weather that hit Auckland earlier.
Northland nursing enrolments have slumped: what's to blame?
A local nursing advocate is calling for more incentives to reignite interest in the role.
Mum 'disgusted' and 'hurt' thieves stole from newborn's grave
The graves of two Whangārei families' loved ones have been hit by thieves targeting lights
Generating business growth during an extended lockdown
We all must prioritise taking care, always. Hug your whanau when you can. We got this.
Northland wastewater testing key to region moving to level 3
Northland waits to learn if it will exit level 4 on Thursday.
Police checkpoints to shift to Northland-Auckland border if alert level drops
Pop-up vaccination clinic in Raumanga on Friday; Kerikeri jabs at Turner Centre from today
Two protesters arrested in Northland during silent demonstration
The protesters were part of a planned transtasman demonstration against Government.
Northland schools transition smoothly from classrooms home learning
Whangārei Intermediate School handed out devices and hardbacks to assist learning.
Pharmacy's 'director of entertainment' prescribing lockdown laughter
Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.
Northland Pasifika leader says vaccination vital for safety of Pasifika community
Northland Pasifika leader is urging his community to get Covid-19 vaccinated
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Dead freediver named; stolen car in crash; controlled burns warning.
Iwi border control group re-assessing plans after police shut down checkpoint
Group re-assessing plans after bid to set up checkpoint on Saturday shut down by police.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: what do rare goose eggs, the smell of cannabis, face masks, and broken showers have in common? Non-compliance, police say
Police are copping some strange excuses for attempted border crossings at checkpoints.
Mixed views on extended Northland lockdown
Northlanders including iwi and MP have different views on keeping region in level 4.
Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal
Rare goose eggs and puppy food - the excuses Northland police hear at Covid checkpoints
Northland sits middle of the pack for number of Covid infringements dished out by police.
We've got to manage demand: How Northland food banks are preparing for a surge in demand
Food banks are preparing for a surge in demand for food parcels as Northlanders seek help.
Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau has made 12,000 Northland homes warmer and drier
12,000 Northland homes now warmer and drier thanks to the Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau.
Lockdown decision for Northland expected
Police charge 15 people in Northland for various Covid breaches.
Vintage roadtrip to fundraise for Northland Rescue Chopper needs more classic cars
The four-day road trip through Northland aims to raise at least $5k for the vital service.
Comment: Why are we being kept at level 4 with Auckland?
The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest concerns
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest
Which face mask is best? Students test them for project
Students discover which face coverings are most effective to block the spread of bacteria.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Whangārei Women's Refuge thinks creatively to keep women and children safe
Women's refuge says whatever the alert level, they'll continue to help those in crisis.
Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video
Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.
Blomfield Special School's drive-through vaccination receives a thumbs up from parent community
Whangārei's Blomfield Special School vaccinated 140 including staff, students, and whānau.
Dinghy dock sinking cause may be revealed today
Failure of the dock - part of a PGF-funded upgrade - was reported by locals on Wednesday.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.