News snippets from Northland
1160 containers to be shifted from Northport to Auckland; and new gun licences introduced.
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Northland lifeguards keep more than 18,000 Kiwis safe this summer
Northland surf lifeguards volunteered 12,330 hours to patrols to keep beach-goers safe.
Holidaymakers begin to return home on an overcast day
Volunteer lifeguards patrolled Northland beaches over the Easter weekend.
70 Northland schoolgirls attend Girls in Infrastructure event.
'Girls in Infrastructure' event in Whangārei shows career options to 70 schoolgirls
DoC worker's 50-year career mapping the country's terrain
Whangārei DoC worker retiring this week after 50 years in the industry.
$5m spillway plan to reduce Ōtiria, Moerewa flooding
The spillway plan aims to prevent a repeat of devastating floods in 2011, 2014 and 2020.
Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack
People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.
News snippets from Northland
Motorcyclist dies in Far North; and investigation into 'puppy farm' continues.
Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers
Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.
Waipū Easter Carnival keeps hundreds entertained
The Waipū Easter Carnival provided fun in the sun for all on Saturday.
Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours
The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.
Meet the Kiwis returning home to Northland
Six people talk to reporter Jenny Ling about fleeing lives overseas for the safety of NZ.
Plans for Whangārei Hospital revealed in early 120th birthday gift
The NDHB is still waiting on confirmation from Cabinet about the allocation of funding.
News snippets from Northland
Daylight Saving ends tonight. It's also the time to check smoke alarms are working.
Is Northland ready for returning Kiwis?
Northland has an opportunity to define a future in a world that has changed irrevocably.
Kaipara councillors put off decision on Mangawhai development
Kaipara District Council takes unusual step of deferring development decision
Bikes on Broadway: Hoons playing 'chicken with cars' on Kaikohe streets
Youths riding bikes and motorbikes causing problems in town.
Clean sweep for Whangārei Pony Club eventing team
Clean sweep for Whangārei Pony Club Eventing Team at North Island championship.
Pothole province: Northland's appalling roads 'not fit for purpose'
Reporter Jenny Ling and the AA's Tracey Rissetto highlight Northland's dire roads.
Threat of kauri dieback at Cape Brett Peninsula sees some tracks closed
Popular Cape Brett Track from Oke Bay to Cape Brett remains open.
Northland's Easter Weekend what's on guide
Lots of activities for Northland visitors and locals this Easter Weekend.
Whangārei Hospital's emergency department at capacity a symptom of distressed healthcare system
Northland's growing and aging population will continue to put pressure on healthcare.
Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash
Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri
Whangārei police and Hits Northland staff give Easter eggs to commuters
Whangārei commuters get sweet road safety messages as the Policester Bunny hits town.
Paihia fire chief recognised for 25 years' service
Rex Wilson awarded Gold Star: ''Helping the community'' his reason for commitment.
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation
'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.
Māori health providers to receive funding for vaccine rollout
Health providers to receive funding to help with the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ruakākā cyclist airlifted to hospital after road accident
Emergency services were busy yesterday morning responding to two major roading incidents.
Bringing back sparkle to Northland women
Empowerment coach delivers free workshop today for Whangārei women.
News snippets from Northland
Where to get your Birdsong poetry book; and no Northern Advocate on Good Friday.
More than 100 Kaipara fire permits put on hold due to fire risk
FENZ to review suspension of fire permits in Kaipara before Easter holidays.
Perfect storm leads to timber shortage, building delays
Carter Holt Harvey is unable to keep up with the demand for structural timber products.
Whangārei driver crashes into cars before fleeing on foot in Woodhill close to Whangārei Hospital
A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a crash in Whangārei earlier this morning.