Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return
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Video showcases resurgence of nature, calls for 'new normal'
The lockdown has been tough on business but a boon for Bay of Islands wildlife.
'Don't burn just because you can': Fire restrictions ease in Whangārei
Flurry of scrub fires on Tuesday highlight underlying dryness despite recent rain.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Residents want justice after mass mail theft
It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
National MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbish
Northland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.
$5m land purchase for Kerikeri sportsfields
The Bay of Islands has been crying out for more sportsfields for years.
Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes
One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.
Cycle trail attack dog 'put down by owner'
Owner fined for failing to control or register his dog.
Northland news in brief: 10 Northlanders win Strike, MPI seeks feedback and crash on SH15
News snippets from across the region.
Passenger critically injured in Paihia crash
Car hit bollards on wrong side of road; neither driver nor passenger wearing seatbelts.
Seeing friends and playing highlights of first day back at school
Students and teachers were reunited after almost eight weeks apart.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Northland mouth painter has artwork on international greeting card range
Northland mouth painter has artwork included in international greeting card range.
News briefs: Head-on crash, Northland lotto winner
Four taken to hospital after crash and lucky Northland Lotto player in the money.
Kids excited to return to school
Today is the first day of school under alert level 2.
Improved roading would only benefit the Northland region
Proposed toll on the $710 million Pūhoi to Warkworth highway out for public submissions.
Go Local! Northland leaders welcome back flights to region
Northland leaders are welcoming the return of Air NZ flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Revered kaumātua Wiremu Wiremu dies
He was one of the last keepers of waka knowledge of his generation.
Northland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book award
News snippets from across the region.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.
Several Tutukaka charter boats to stay anchored after operation permission revoked
Tutukaka tourism operator upset after marina management puts levy up by over 500 per cent.
Road resealing under way across Northland
NZTA are catching up on resealing work across the region after the lockdown.
Budget 2020: Support for youth needed, says youth space GM
Whangārei Youth Space general manager Ryan Donaldson talks about Budget 2020.
Northland awakes from lockdown hibernation as NZ moves into level 2
Family reunions, haircuts and a caffeine fix – it was a big day for Northland in level 2.
Budget 2020: Northland reacts to the $50b budget
Northland leaders react to the Government's $50b Budget.
PGF cash to boost Māori farming in Motatau, Bay of Islands
The grants will raise farm productivity and prosperity for Māori owners, Shane Jones says.
Oh, the places we go: Northlanders welcome level 2
Northlanders out and about as country goes into level 2.
Māori artist's work used without permission and sold online
The artist's work has appeared on a duvet cover for sale, and t-shirts and hoodies.