SH1 near Kauri temporarily closed after two-vehicle crash
One person is in serious condition after two-vehicle crash north of Whangārei.
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Snippets of news from around the region.
Fur seal death on Northland beach after attack by two dogs shocks local
DoC investigating dog attack that killed fur seal on Northland's Baylys Beach
Noise mitigation needed for hundreds of homes if Northland Rescue Helicopters move to Whangārei Airport
Meeting thrashed out potential options to mitigate or reduce the impact of extra noise.
Northlanders urged to prepare for winter downpours, summer droughts
Whopping 572mm rain for Kerikeri; overall July was NZ's wettest and fourth warmest ever.
Kiwi legends L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell have Northland shows over Waitangi Weekend
Northland shows from L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell over Waitangi Weekend
Opponents of Northland Rescue Helicopter base shift saying moving to airport would breach noise limits
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Fall armyworm spotted in Northland
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Magnolia Open Days help students' fundraiser blossom
Four garden events will help Whangārei 'Dreamers' make Rarotonga trip a reality.
David Grindle: Fair Pay Agreements – (a lot) more than what they seem
The FPA process will achieve one of its purposes of enhancing wages for lower-tier earners
'It's a tough market': Northland's unemployment rate hits 15-year low
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Lamb raid at Whangārei care home
Residents at a Whangārei rest home were delighted with the visit of two little lambs.
John Williamson: Let's have a closer look at the cause of the pothole problem
Heavy vehicles cause the problems on our roads.
Two nights of 'bizarre' driving ends in 12 months jail
Driver who evaded police checkpoint one night, led police on high-speed chase the next.
Comment: $2.5m of ratepayer money could land us on world stage
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson supports the redesigned Ōruku Landing conference centre
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Nursing shortage leaves big gaps in Whangārei ED staffing roster.
News in brief: Truck drives into ditch near Ruakākā; Zonta book sale returns
News snippets from across the region.
Three dozen magnolias to be chopped after residents take a stand
The council will also fix the street's damaged footpath after the trees are gone.
Comment: Northport expansion game-changer for region
Northland needs an injection of capital investment
Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at Golden Bay Cement
Proposed industrial emissions reduction difficult, Northland cement manufacturer says.
Small bump all that was needed to dislodge trailer from truck: Worksafe
Nine-year-old girl's death prompts Worksafe warning for companies to check towing gear.
High employment, Covid-19 see high rates of teens leave school early - principals
Northland is one of the regions where about 30 per cent of school leavers were under 17.
Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
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'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.
Sheryl Mai: Community connection at the heart of local government
The importance of elected members' connection with their community cannot be overstated,
Pioneering police dog handler dies at 91
One of the first police dog handlers in NZ, Northland's Graham Bracey, has died.
Bumper year for Zonta book sale
Profits from the annual book sale go to charitable causes.
Rejigged Whangārei marina plans given the green light
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Northland news in brief: Bus terminal vandalised, river walk now open
Catch up on what's happening around the region
Comment: All Blacks deserve our kindness
The country attaches vast importance to its national rugby team.
Comment: If you're looking to remove barriers, car parks and toilets are low-hanging fruit
Won't it be a great day when we have a Minister of Disability Issues who has a disability.