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New container handlers at Northport; motorcyclist injured in crash.
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Work starts this week to restore historic railway to Ōpua
Cycle trail users will catch a shuttle train over part of the restored railway.
Whangārei schools focus on teaching students not subjects during transition
Northland schools are seeing a majority of students returning in Covid-19 alert level 2.
Northland ICU doctor says workload has become overwhelming
Senior hospital doctors and dentists are asking for more staff and a 1.5% pay rise.
Readers' questions answered about travel out of Northland
Curly questions answered about travel around NZ when level 4 Auckland is in the way.
Disguises, stolen cars, tampered number plates: The lengths petrol thieves go to
A woman stole petrol five times from the same station, changing her appearance each time.
'I'm really excited about this for the kids': Skate ramp heads to new home in Moerewa
The skate ramp is to be installed at Simson Park or Nesbit Park within months.
Whangārei is searching for their essential hero
To nominate someone, visit Zaytia Beauty & Makeup Artistry on Facebook or Instagram.
'I know why it's called magical Mangawhai now' - family's gratitude for aid after fire
The family were 'gobsmacked' by the level of donations they received in under 24 hours.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief from Northland - beekeepers, hospitals and jobs.
It's a waiting game: Tradies held up by huge delays due to Covid-19
Northland builders are reporting frustrating delays in materials amid a building boom.
Local body leaders in Northland urge vaccination to prevent further lockdowns
Northland local body leaders urge others to get Covid vaccination.
Motorbike crash survivor teaching young drivers to be safe on roads
Neville Redfern still lives with pain of injuries suffered in crash 45 years ago.
Air NZ's temporary Kerikeri-Wellington flights bypass Auckland's level 4
Daily Kerikeri-Wellington flights to continue as long as Auckland remains in lockdown.
Bridget Simmonds murder: Killer Sam Pou jailed for life with minimum 17 years
Sam Pou jailed for life for murder of Whangārei mum Bridget Simmonds.
Northland buffeted by wind gusts up 122km/h as weather brings trees down
Northlanders to brace for more wet and windy weather overnight on Friday.
Easier to breathe: Inhaler design for kids wins national award
Maisie Panoho's winning design Hae Hae is an asthma inhaler specifically for kids
Northland towns burst back to life in level 2
Barbers, beauticians in hot demand as businesses reopen under new level 2 rules.
Northland local councils helping staff get Covid vaccinations
Northland's four councils encourage staff to get Covid jabs.
No bookings needed at Whangārei's drive-though vaccination centre
Dedicated vaccination lane this week for hospitality workers; next week it's tradies.
$750m for Northland roads welcomed, but with caution
Plan includes long-awaited Kāeo bridge, safety improvements instead of four-laning on SH1.
Bay of Islands companies win awards
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Delta outbreak hits youth anxiety levels
The stress that comes from worrying is going to affect our young people.
Farm environment award winners keen to pass on title
Couple have held title for two years because of cancellation last year.
Northland hospitality businesses welcome today's level 2 reopening
Bars, restaurants face tougher level 2 rules this time but owners are just glad to be open
Students happy to mask up as school resumes under L2 tomorrow
All schools will reopen tomorrow and children are asked to wear masks.
Mātauranga Māori and mainstream science teaching kids to care for land
Noho Taiao o Te Rarawa has been run over decade and is meant to excite youth about nature.
Far North iwi's plea to put down the drink as booze drives family violence
Alcohol has again topped the charts as a leading trigger in family harm incidents.
Kevin Page: Eccentrics, characters keep us sane
Great that in such difficult times people can still have a good laugh, writes Kevin Page.
Breakaway principals union seen as divisive
Some Northland principals believe PPCB union weakens New Zealand Educational Institute
Northlanders can undertake essential travel through Auckland under level 2
Northland community leaders urge people to still be sensible under Level 2.
'Just put your bloody seatbelt on': Kaitaia firefighter's appeal after another needless death
Five people were in car that rolled on SH1 with one thrown out and one trapped in wreck.
Scallop season and sunshine cause enforcement headache for police
Police are urging rule breaking Northlanders to think of the region's first responders.