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Ōtangarei faces testing time ahead after positive Covid case, local leader says
A local leader says the community is bracing for a potential cluster from the case.

Comment: Vaccine pass gets you across traffic lights
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says vaccine passes needed for new traffic light system

21-month-old Stark joins in the beat with Northland police dog handler Elyse Lewis
Police dog Stark has officially graduated and become part of the team at Northland police.

Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed
Consumer has revealed the best place in NZ to buy chips. Northlanders, you're in luck.

Whangārei district councillor Gavin Benney says no conflict in supporting development ahead of vote
Councillor's mind 'open' on proposal, despite support before vote.

Moving rescue chopper just shifts noise issue: Onerahi resident
Not everyone happy about Northland rescue helicopter base moving to Onerahi

Kerikeri businessman takes council lawyer to court
Businessman takes rare step of launching private prosecution; lawyer says it's vexatious.

More than 5200 submissions on Oruku conference centre
Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre, with most opposed.

Four new cases as locations of interest grow
Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has hit 66, with 28 recovered

More than 30 rookie surf lifeguards descend on Waipū in first ever joint training camp
It marked the first joint training camp for rookie guards from four Northland surf clubs.

Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police
Police say, the baby died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.

Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal
Move confirmed - Marsden Pt Oil Refinery to be fuel import only terminal

Body of lone angler found at popular beach in Kaipara
Police enquiries indicated the man had been fishing alone at a remote area of the beach.

Economy surviving lockdowns as busy summer approaches
Northland's economy standing up to Delta well.

Border opening: Campgrounds booked up as concerns over Covid outbreak increase
Northland district leaders are worried about an influx of Aucklanders during Christmas.

Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.

Remembering the heroic, gallant US soldiers who endeared themselves to Northlanders
Northlander remembers when the "cruel, ruthless enemy" were on our doorstep.

Far North marae 'stepping up' to encourage vaccination
Wariness about government — vaccines included — dates back to 'dog tax war' of late 1800s.

Northland Short story competition comes alive again
Writing community in New Zealand is in good heart.

'He was loud. He was opinionated, and he had a heart of gold': Arthur's Emporium legend remembered
Whangārei icon Arthur Brasting died peacefully on November 10.

'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.

Whangārei's Getting Out There Expo postponed due to Covid uncertainty
Covid cancel culture hits Whangārei disability sector event.

Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre proposal
More than 5000 submissions on Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre plan

Almost total moon eclipse visible from Northland tonight
Northland's night sky will show Moon eclipse and clear view of Matariki tonight

Gwen Lawson bowls column: Bowls3Five section play coming up
The latest from Northland's bowls scene

Northland hotels, motels pin hopes on Auckland border reopening
Uncertainty remains, however, over how the new travel rules will be enforced.

Waipū Welcomes You barn inspires unlikely friendship
Art and friendship arise from the paddock