Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
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Locals close idyllic beach, call out lockdown breakers
Only two people so far have refused to leave.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.
Police arrest more lockdown protesters, non-mask wearers
The arrests took place in Christchurch and Kaitaia.
'Selfish, appalling': Aucklanders slammed for lockdown exodus
Up to 500 cars an hour seen heading north after lockdown announced.
Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
Portia Woodman reveals what's next in life, love, family and rugby
Northland rugby powerhouse Portia Woodman is still adjusting to winning Olympic gold.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua
A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
What's cooking: Interview with new Waitangi Treaty Grounds chef Aaron Stott
Waitangi Treaty Grounds executive chef Aaron Stott reveals what will soon be on the menu.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge
Meet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'
Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.
'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal
Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.
Northland Māori artists produce 46-metre long mural for hospital's mental health unit
Whangārei Hospital's Tumanako Mental Health Unit gets light from new mural.
Police: Social media may have formed a perception of increasing aggravated robberies
Aggravated robberies in Whangārei declined over the last five years, reveals Police data.
Students evacuated after person armed with knife seen on school grounds
The lockdown was lifted and students evacuated to a sports field around 12.05pm.
Migrant family reunited after 17 months, wife makes it out of South Africa hours before lockdown
South African woman lucky to reunite with Whangārei-based husband after 17 months.
'She was all about the love for life': Moerewa mum still fighting for killed daughter
The story of a Northland mum's encounter with death, grief, stigma and loss in Moerewa.
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa gears up for its first anniversary
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa staff run a bustling Covid-19 vaccination centre in Kaeo.
New hapū group could signal thaw in frozen Treaty negotiations
Hapū to set up a new group based on 1835 confederation with sovereignty their top priority
DoC criticised for 'scare tactics' over sanctuary proposal
Department of Conservation accused of providing 'inadequate' information.
Sixteen youths arrested as Northland police crackdown on car thefts
A most wanted list of cars young thieves in Northland are targeting has been revealed.
K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent
Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.
$20m boost a 'game-changer' for Northland jobs, environment
Jobs for Nature programme will support 12 projects and create 324 jobs across Northland.
Fire takes everything from young family, cellphone charger likely cause
Young family "trying to get on in the world" lose everything in tragic fire.
Fantastic Four: The schools walking the Treaty talk
Four schools recognised on efforts to better recognise Māori language and culture.