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Ukraine and Russians in Northland speak about the horrors back home.
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The Northland DHB reported 208 new cases of Covid 19 in Northland on Monday.
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Northlander Ella Gunson retires from Black Sticks
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Whangārei Covid cases rise; changes to DHB Covid updates
The Northland DHB reported 225 new cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Sunday.
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Bus terminal upgrade; Tangihua Lodge open day and a free literacy course.
Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt
Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.
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Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Dope scope? Low-flying chopper sparks speculation
Police won't say whether chopper spotted over Whangarei Heads is part of cannabis blitz.
3 Covid cases in Northland hospitals; case number confusion explained
The Ministry of Health reported 133 new community cases of Covid-19 in Northland today.
Northland's Blair Tuke eyes up America's Cup success with Team NZ
Northland and Kiwi sailing star Blair Tuke makes his America's Cup presence official.
Additional stress on healthcare but education and business sectors welcome phase 3 move
Northland business, education and healthcare sectors react to the transition to phase 3.
Rookies rise to competitive challenge
Northland's first-year bowlers shine in first open competition
Over and above: Ruakākā volunteer firefighter Brian Weir celebrates 25-year milestone
Brian Weir will receive his gold star to commemorate 25 years of service later this year.
Northland PHE offers GP practices $2.5m to use in ways they know works best
Northland DHB yet to agree to changes proposed by Mahitahi Hauora.
Kaipara District councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from first meeting of 2022
Kaipara councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from meeting for contempt
Missing woman found safe; big Lotto win; and aquifer survey
News in brief from Northland.
Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.
Charges against Northland protest organiser Karen Brewer dropped
The charges relate to a protest that took place in Northland during lockdown last year.
New Covid cases in seven Northland areas; NZ to move to phase 3 of response
The Northland District Health Board reports 45 new cases in Northland today
Whangārei Heads woman missing overnight found close to home
The search began after Sue Clarridge failed to return home from a walk yesterday evening.
'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.
Warriors age-grade teams line up games at Jubilee Park in April
Rugby league legend Adam Blair spearheading push for two games in Whangārei.
Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.
News snippets from Northland
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Donna Russell: Northland's bumper kiwifruit crop needs workers
Call goes out for more workers for Northland kiwifruit harvest