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Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue
Aged care advocates say there's a shortage of dementia units in Northland.

Maungaturoto pair win on home turf
It was the first centre title for both Malcolm Scott and Keith Youngman on Sunday.

Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.

Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer
Dave Pennington helps the Red Cross at home and abroad in a variety of ways.

In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased
News snippets from Northland.

Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says
Northlanders love spending time with their whānau more than the average Kiwi.

Dairy industry helps keep cash flowing
Fonterra helps small businesses by paying invoices earlier.

Food poisoning hits WBHS 1st XV ahead of grudge match
The food poisoning hit after an after-match function following a game against Wellsford.

Brrrr! Swimmers brave icy water in Paihia's mid-winter race
A round-up of events and news snippets from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.

How my pride for Northland grew during lockdown
We've completed our sprint but, as always, we are in it for the long haul, says Templeton.

Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.

Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases
The DHB is continuing to test for Covid-19 with extended hours at testing centres.

Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.

Northland news in brief: Man sustains injuries from shotgun
News snippets from across the region.

Orca spotted at Marsden Cove Marina
For the first time since 2012, a pod of nine orca were spotted in the Marsden Cove Marina.

Ex-NDHB head Brown calling for digital focus
Brown welcomed the proposed changes to the number of DHBs and how their boards functioned.

Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.

Why Northland's tsunami sirens are causing confusion
Northland's tsunami sirens confused with fire alarms.

More nurses needed to meet demand
Covid-19 impact may worsen nurse shortage in Northland.

Mayors call for govt intervention in electricity market
'Energy poverty' already a problem in parts of Northland.

Results of redundancy at LVL plant days away
Hundreds of worried LVL plant workers to know next week who will keep their jobs.

Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen
News snippets from across the region.

Go Local! Covid-19 economic fallout starts to bite Northland businesses
The economic effects of Covid-19 continue to play havoc with Northland businesses.

Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.

Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

Two Whangārei women test negative for Covid-19
The two women drove north on Wednesday after one had spent time in a quarantine facility.

Northland winter bowls in full swing
After a long break in play, Northland's bowling clubs are returning to the greens.

Meth addiction lands repeat offender in court again
Shane Legg sentenced to home detention where his father is seriously ill and dying.