Vintage roadtrip to fundraise for Northland Rescue Chopper needs more classic cars
The four-day road trip through Northland aims to raise at least $5k for the vital service.
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Comment: Why are we being kept at level 4 with Auckland?
The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.
Tomato crop fed to cows as farmers' markets forced to close
Other Northland growers have been lucky with the Delta outbreak coming between harvests.
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest concerns
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest
Which face mask is best? Students test them for project
Students discover which face coverings are most effective to block the spread of bacteria.
Northlanders share quirky tips for keeping boredom at bay
Northlanders share their tips for keeping boredom at bay during level 4 lockdown.
After 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictions
He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Whangārei Women's Refuge thinks creatively to keep women and children safe
Women's refuge says whatever the alert level, they'll continue to help those in crisis.
Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video
Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.
Disappointment Northland likely to remain an extra week at level 4
Northland Mayoral Forum calls for consistent approach to police checkpoint locations.
Blomfield Special School's drive-through vaccination receives a thumbs up from parent community
Whangārei's Blomfield Special School vaccinated 140 including staff, students, and whānau.
Spare a thought for those with disabilities during Covid
Whangārei's Blomfield School is organising a drive through vaccination event.
Dinghy dock sinking cause may be revealed today
Failure of the dock - part of a PGF-funded upgrade - was reported by locals on Wednesday.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.
Regional wastewater testing ramps up as iwi call for it to happen faster
An iwi leader says wastewater testing in Northland has been too slow to start up.
Northlanders should keep household trash for three days if they have Covid issues
What to do with your rubbish if you have Covid issues at home
Waipū's local cop lights up the lockdown blues
Waipū's local cop has added some much needed cheer to the town ahead of schedule.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Publicity hound: Tin-hatted Tsar plays it safe while entertaining Northland online
Tsar's Covid-era humour offering welcome respite for locked down Northlanders.
Kaiwaka woman stopped while her flatmate allowed through checkpoint
Calls for police checkpoint to be moved from Brynderwyn Hills to Te Hana.
Street appeal cancelled due to Covid but donations can be made online
Businesses vow to match Daffodil Day donation dollar for dollar in Northland.
Iwi feel 'sidelined' over police checkpoints
Police checkpoints operating at key Northland entry points; iwi say it's seven days late.
Water tragedy: People warned to stick to lockdown rules after freediver dies
There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.
Northland tourism leader's warning about struggling tourism operators
Forget about international tourists in Northland for two years at least.
Hotprintz wins gold at Pride in Print Awards
Mike King's work on mental health inspires Whangārei company to enter awards.
Kaipara district councillors slam Govt's three waters reform
Too many unanswered questions, says Mayor Dr Jason Smith.
Fears for Northlanders trapped in violent homes during lockdown
Leaving your home to keep yourself safe from violence is essential travel, police say.
Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
Crafty ideas keep resthome lockdown blues at bay
Elderly residents' 'towel teddies' will be presents for youngsters at a nearby preschool.
Māori vaccination rates in Northland four times lower than Europeans'
Drive-through vaccination clinics aim to boost numbers.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust welcomes walk-ins for Covid vaccines
Number of Covid vaccination in Northland tops 105,000.
Two newly built homes vie for house of the year
Two homes built in Northland are among the top 100 in the country
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.