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New roundabouts mean motorists need to know road rules
Drivers need to brush up on road rules with four new roundabouts in Northland.

Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.

Consents to mine sand from Mangawhai coast opposed by locals
Pressure on to turn the tide on sand mining off the Mangawhai to Pakiri coast

Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.

Two Northlanders to wear hearts on sleeve in TV dating show
Two Northlanders are set to star on the new Bachelor.

Schoolgirl's first marlin is a record-breaker
10-year-old catches 122kg striped marlin in Northland waters

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

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

Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.

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.

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.

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

Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.

Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo
Motorists asked to avoid SH10, south of Kāeo, after serious single vehicle crash

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

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

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

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

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

Northland clear of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease
M. bovis has been cleared from the North in a three-year campaign.

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