News snippets from Northland
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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.
Northland bucks the trend with visitor spending
Northland is one of only two regions to see an increase in visitor spending.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Easter Carnival on this Saturday; and campaign against border threats launched.
Northport at Whangārei to take another ship with containers for Auckland
1170 containers to land at Northport at Whangārei for Auckland after Easter.
Fire at Kaitaia's old bowling club the third in five months
Police believe they know who caused suspicious blaze.
Police warning after vehicle crime rises in district
Vehicle owners in Kamo, Tikipunga and Morningside are strongly urged to secure their cars.
Crank Up day at Whangārei Museum keeps old and young entertained
Vintage machinery on display at Whangārei Crank Up Day
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
$25M used tyre burner to fire up Whangārei's Golden Bay Cement
Three million used tyres to fire up Golden Bay Cement works in Whangārei
Wordman and birdman unite
Wordsmith compiles more than 100 poems about birds to help recovery centre.
Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
Paihia start for Goodbye Pork Pie Mini charity drive
Fifty teams are taking part in this year's KidsCan fundraiser from Paihia to Invercargill.
Back to school for Kamo High School's class of 1960
Class of 1960 return to Kamo High School.