News snippets from Northland
Prime Minister on vaccination drive today; and crash closes state highway.
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Northpower customers in Whangārei and Kaipara getting pre-Christmas bonus
$11.7M payout for Northpower's Whangārei and Kaipara consumers
Classic cars, jabs converge in rescue chopper fundraiser
Event nets $15k for rescue chopper and 50 jabs towards North's 90 per cent target.
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery should become import fuel-only terminal in 2022
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery on track to reopen as fuel import-only terminal next year
Man armed with machete goes on rampage at police station
The 49-year-old tried to smash his way into the station, damaging windows and a door.
Motorists urged to avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck rolls
Avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck crash closes road
1 new community case in Northland bringing total up to 13
The Ministry of Health has reported 1 new community case in Northland.
Student misses a month of school due to Covid lockdown
A Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.
Whangārei supermarket expands seven years after being built
Countdown Regent's extra space will aid online order pick-up and home delivery services.
Two new cases in Northland brings total active Covid-19 cases to 12 in the region
Seven new locations of interest were identified in Northland on Sunday.
Beware loose seal on Whangārei road
Kekeno rescue mission a unique experience for locals.
Alleged organiser of anti-Covid rally pleads not guilty
Robert Johnson pleads not guilty to failing to comply with Covid rules over protest rally.
National Bowel Screening Programme could detect 44 cancers in Northland in one year
Up to 44 Northland cancer could be detected in National Bowel Screening Programme
Surf Lifesaving Club paves the way for people of all abilities to enjoy the beach
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards are one of the first Northern Region clubs to use Beachwheels.
'Makes me sick': Mum cuts through vaccine lies linked to son's death
Tania Ranby says rumours around her unvaccinated son's death "made her sick".
Three Waters: Mayors disappointed and outraged over Mahuta's mandate
Minister Nanaia Mahuta confirmed the Govt will create four publicly owned water entities.
Northland's Aupōuri Rugby Club first to earn cash for vaccination drive
Northland rugby club first to earn over $1000 as part of "Take 2 for The Team" initiative.
Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid
Northland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Highland Games cancelled; and two new police officers for the region.
Whangārei man Justin Rood found guilty of guilty of possessing Class C drug
Whangārei gym manager has been found guilty of possessing a Class C drug
Around 500 Hīkoi of Truth protesters reach Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Police stop more than 50 hīkoi participants from entering Northland.
How can we reach 90%? Health leaders confident we will hit vaccine target
Māori health advocates say high vaccination rates are key to protect vulnerable community.
Hokianga primary school closes doors after Rawene's close encounter with Covid
Rawene School to shut for the rest of this week after location of interest identified.
Two men killed on 'shocking' stretch of SH14
Police say the leading cause of the crash was one vehicle crossing the centre line.
Man dies after school van crashes near Moerewa
Emergency services are at the scene of fatalcrash on Pokapu Rd in Moerewa.
'Any fire's bad, but a fire in a service station — that's on another level'
Cause of Labour Weekend fire not determined but arson ruled out.
Harawira: Border-breaching hīkoi 'a scam'
'Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth' organisers plan to travel through Auckland to Waitangi today.
Whangārei gym manager Justin Rood denies possessing Class C drug BZP
Whangārei gym manager and former world motor sport champion fighting drug charge
Rain and closed borders bring Labour Weekend gloom to holiday hotspots
Low numbers of long weekend holidaymakers potentially foreshadows tourism this summer.
Northland surf lifeguards have slow start to the season as Labour Weekend rain keeps beachgoers away
Northland lifeguards expect busy summer ahead if Aucklanders are able to trip north.
Foundation North's new chairman is Northlander Walter Wells
Wells has been a trustee on the foundation's board since September 2020.
News snippets from Northland
Taniwha game brought forward; health trust seeks new members.