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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

Kevin Page: Going up and down with sport stars

I like to think of it as a 'wellness retreat' for golfers with pot bellies

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.

'Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet service

Police urging public to pass on information about Kaiwaka and Waipu cell tower attacks.

Shane Reti: Are Covid deaths the sole measure of pandemic effectiveness?

A question to ask is whether the death figure covers the breadth of the impact of Covid.

Northland modelling predicts thousands of monthly Omicron cases at peak

More than 700 to need hospital treatment a month at Omicron's peak in Northland.

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.