News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Dead freediver named; stolen car in crash; controlled burns warning.
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Iwi border control group re-assessing plans after police shut down checkpoint
Group re-assessing plans after bid to set up checkpoint on Saturday shut down by police.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: what do rare goose eggs, the smell of cannabis, face masks, and broken showers have in common? Non-compliance, police say
Police are copping some strange excuses for attempted border crossings at checkpoints.
Mixed views on extended Northland lockdown
Northlanders including iwi and MP have different views on keeping region in level 4.
Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal
Rare goose eggs and puppy food - the excuses Northland police hear at Covid checkpoints
Northland sits middle of the pack for number of Covid infringements dished out by police.
We've got to manage demand: How Northland food banks are preparing for a surge in demand
Food banks are preparing for a surge in demand for food parcels as Northlanders seek help.
Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau has made 12,000 Northland homes warmer and drier
12,000 Northland homes now warmer and drier thanks to the Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paihia's Walking Weekend gets a boost
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Māori vaccination rates in Northland four times lower than Europeans'
Drive-through vaccination clinics aim to boost numbers.
Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.