Our Frontline Heroes: 'It's all worth it knowing we are helping and serving our country' say defence and security staff
First-hand experiences from the workers who kept Northlanders safe during the lockdowns.
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News bites from around the region: daily Covid cases, driver charged, ownership review of Northpower Limited
Here are the latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Partnerships the way forward for North tourism
Working together for the benefit of our visitor economy is more important now than ever.
Could the days of relaxed cat ownership be over in Whangārei?
Submissions showed overwhelming support for stricter measures to manage cats in Whangārei.
Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs
Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.
Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use
Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year
336 new cases reported by Northland DHB; 2 in hospital
The Ministry of Health reports 329 cases and 4 hospitalisation.
140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister
The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.
Opponents formally stand against plans to move Northland rescue choppers
Opponents want pause on plan to shift Northland Rescue Helicopters to Onerahi Airport.
Veitayaki shares anecdotes of good times with Fijian team mate
Former Northland rep shares the pain of losing good friend and ex-All Black Joeli Vidiri.
Extra $4.243m for Northland Māori Covid resilience and vaccinations
More money to boost Northland Māori vaccination rates and Covid resilience.
Northland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZ
A 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.
Skis at Whangārei Museum provide insight into development of ski equipment and skiing as a sport in NZ
Interesting items at Whangārei Museum include skis.
Our Frontline Heroes: How Kai Manaaki and Whānau Support help soothe loneliness
The Northern Advocate looks at the stories of a Far North Whānau Support team.
'I don't know what Russia is going to gain from this war': Northland Russians and Ukrainians speak out
Ukraine and Russians in Northland speak about the horrors back home.
Significant increase of Covid in Northland wastewater
The Northland DHB reported 208 new cases of Covid 19 in Northland on Monday.
Our Frontline Heroes: Keeping the power and broadband on
First-hand experiences from the workers who kept Northlanders essential utilities running.
Northlander Ella Gunson retires from Black Sticks
After 232 Black Sticks' games Northland hockey stalwart Ella Gunson retires
Josh Goodhue among the best Blues performers in an excruciating loss
Tom Robinson-captained Blues lose to the Canes in an epic Super Rugby Pacific battle.
Sheryl Mai: Whangārei District Council heading to court to oppose Three Waters plan
Court battle for Whangārei District Council over Three Waters reform
Bay of Islands kids, Richie McCaw celebrate conservation success
Ex-All Black captain's visit celebrated Paihia business's win in tourism awards.
New Civil Defence tsunami category likely after Tutukaka surge damage
Tutukaka tsunami surge leads to rethink of alert categories
Whangārei Covid cases rise; changes to DHB Covid updates
The Northland DHB reported 225 new cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Sunday.
Russia invades Ukraine: Oil price, transport and fertiliser costs may rise
A Whangārei-born economist warns of rising costs due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict.
News snippets from Northland
Bus terminal upgrade; Tangihua Lodge open day and a free literacy course.
Our Frontline Heroes: Some of these health staff haven't had holidays for a long time'
Northland nurses reflect on three years of Covid-19 and what Omicron might bring.
Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt
Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.
Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Dope scope? Low-flying chopper sparks speculation
Police won't say whether chopper spotted over Whangarei Heads is part of cannabis blitz.
3 Covid cases in Northland hospitals; case number confusion explained
The Ministry of Health reported 133 new community cases of Covid-19 in Northland today.
Northland's Blair Tuke eyes up America's Cup success with Team NZ
Northland and Kiwi sailing star Blair Tuke makes his America's Cup presence official.
Additional stress on healthcare but education and business sectors welcome phase 3 move
Northland business, education and healthcare sectors react to the transition to phase 3.