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Countdown to Northland's Covid vaccine rollout
Around 1200 Northlanders will be the region's first people offered a Covid-19 vaccination.

Northland again makes SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame
SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame features Northland dog with shocking mange.

Council throws more regulations at Northland animal rescue advocate
Animal rescue advocate Donna Badorek is infuriated after more council demands on her land.

Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.

Rare discoveries found excites marine researchers
The Far Out Ocean Research Collective team are taking Northland's waters by storm.

Spirited women raise Encephalitis awareness in Northland
Adventure race promotes awareness of often misunderstood condition

Northland police hone in on man connected to Kaipara bach fire
Police said the owners of the bach had no idea the man was living at the property.

Whangārei community events planned over SH1 four-laning
Drop-in sessions are planned for venues in Mata and the Whangārei Town Basin next week.

When will the Covid vaccine come to Northland?
The Ministry of Health has confirmed there would be a particular focus on Māori.

Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress
Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.

Three people seriously hurt in crash south of Kāeo
Three rescue helicopters were dispatched to a serious crash in Kāeo yesterday.

Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff

Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer
New Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer speaks about his role.

Refinery job losses a huge blow for Ruakākā community
There is still a lot of uncertainty on the future of Refining NZ.

Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students
Northland schools are thrilled with the move to make sanitary products free from June.

Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug
How a community has pulled together after chaos caused by suspected arsonist.

News in brief: Car flips on roof, fire at refinery
News briefs from around the region.

'We were starting to lose hope': UK family's search for one-eyed ginger moggie
They'd moved to Whangarei, bringing three cats and a dog - then Ginger went missing.

Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
Police have appealed for any information about the incident.

'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.

Whangārei artists display and sell garden art
Residents open their gardens to host local artists' work.

Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.

Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.

'Rotting stinking' algal bloom returns to Northland beach
A stinky algal bloom that's plagued Waipū Cove beach has returned this summer.

Lawyers make closing submissions in case of child's death
Judge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.

Whangārei actor returns to star in show
Whangārei actor returns with touring theatre company debuting today.

Meth dealer avoids prison after impressing judge
Northland meth dealer vows to turn life around and gets home detention.