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Goodbye piggy bank, hello SquareOne, thanks to Northland dads
Teaching kids to save money in a cashless world.

Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.

Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.

17 new cases: Covid has reached Far North
One case detected in Karikari Peninsula, location of another case unknown.

Muggy, uncomfortable weather will continue to the weekend
Places across Northland receive close to 100mm of rain in just 24 hours.

Hapū challenge plans to return Ngunguru Sandspit land to public ownership
Hapū members want land at Northland's Ngunguru Sandspit be returned to them

Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun
A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.

Number of new Covid cases in Northland drops
Northland has recorded a drop in daily Covid case numbers today.

Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.

Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.

Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.

Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak

Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region
Northlanders urged to get tested for Covid 19 and vaccinated with 21 new Covid cases

Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.

Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund
"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair

Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.

Plenty to see and do this Waitangi weekend
Large events may have been cancelled but the Northland region offers many attractions.

Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases

Northland records 14 new Covid cases in Kerikeri, Kaitāia, and Whangārei
Here are the latest details about Northland case numbers.

Qualmark tourism award for Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre
Art centre hasn't even officially opened and already has garnered tourism award.

Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.

John Williamson: Catch and punish the speeders
Better to catch and punish the speeders now than make us all drive slower, Williamson says

Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison

How many of Northland's elected representatives are double vaxxed against Covid?
Local Government NZ strongly encourages its members to get vaccinated against Covid.

Omicron plan's digital reliance sparks concerns for elderly
Northlanders urged to help elderly neighbours, especially if they're not internet savvy.

Northland news briefs: Five new Covid cases, beach rescue and road closure
Catch up on what's happening around the region.

Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.

Arsonists putting Northland lives and property at risk
Northland fire chief gives warning to firebugs

Shearers, woolhandler bring home swag of gongs
Northland shearers and a woolhandlers celebrate success at Rotorua event