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How locals can support small businesses in lockdown
Northlanders are urged to think outside the box to support local businesses in lockdown.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police say locals sticking to the rules
Last year's level 4 lockdown saw Northland police deal with 234 serious Covid breaches.
Northland closes as Level 4 lockdown kicks in
Some crucial information for Northlanders during Level 4 lockdown
DHB seeks international nurses to boost numbers at home
Nurses withdraw strike action plans after Covid-19 case in Auckland.
Neighbours dash to wake sleeping occupants as house fire breaks out
Four people were asleep inside a Kensington house when a fire broke out in the home.
'The world's best kept secret': Kaitaia in running for NZ's most beautiful small town title
The news has surprised even the Far North town's most passionate supporters.
Fresh accolade for Northland film-maker Florian Habicht
Northland film-maker Florian Habicht is an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate.
Teen rows 1000km in memory of mum
Ben Mason's journey to Bay of Islands and back has raised $20,000-plus for breast cancer.
Contagious virus RSV falling in Northland after earlier filling hospitals
Number of babies struck by RSV in Northland is down to five cases a day
Whangārei community extends support to UK family struggling with shipment delays
A migrant family is still waiting for their container to arrive after five months.
New Auckland pet refuge takes in animals from throughout NZ
Beloved pets a deterrent for leaving abuse
'Extremely proud' FNDC boss Shaun Clarke to leave in March
Councillors didn't use option to extend contract for two more years before advertising job
Photos: Student businesses shine at YES Trade Fair
Surf school, letterbox light and mosquito repellent the big winners at Kerikeri event.
Badly behaved kids spooking others off CityLink bus service
Plans for student-only buses intended to entice adult passengers back onto city buses.
Russell man caught with 59 crayfish, boat seized
Of the 59 crayfish allegedly taken at the Black Rocks, 48 were undersized packhorse crays.
'Ordinary' night at Kamo liquor store shattered by man armed with loaded crossbow
Kamo was the scene of two separate incidents involving a crossbow and gun on Saturday.
Basketball great Tom Abercrombie inspires future stars
Basketball fans as young as 5, showed up to meet Tall Black legend Tom Abercrombie.
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.
South Indian community welcomes all to enjoy a cultural evening at Whangārei Onam Celebration
Whangārei Malayalee Association brings the festival of hope and joy, Onam, to Whangārei.
Northland drivers reminded about dangerous rail crossings
Northland has a track record of five serious collisions between trains and vehicles.
Major new development planned for Bay of Islands
The project will include a hotel and 10 kilometres of walkways.
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.
Advice for struggling first-home buyers: 'Never, ever give up'
Buyers urged not to give up: 'Something has to change. It can't continue like this.'
Shelter needed for stray and abandoned animals
Animal volunteer in Dargaville needs public help to move kittens into proper shelter.
Mangawhai community rally around woman allegedly assaulted
Charlotte Wilson needed 30 stitches for a deep cut on her face after an alleged assault.
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers reveals many hidden adventures at the sea
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers book contains many stories from Whangārei
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
Controversial Ōpua barge dock gets go-ahead
It's Far North Holdings' second try at getting an oyster barge dock across the line.
'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'
As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.
Concert different from norm; house blessings trendy
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North