Northland news briefs: Five new Covid cases, beach rescue and road closure
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
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Latest from Dargaville
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Arsonists putting Northland lives and property at risk
Northland fire chief gives warning to firebugs
Nearly there: Northland's final push to hit 90 per cent
To reach 90 per cent fully vaccinated, another 5468 people still have to get their shots.
Shearers, woolhandler bring home swag of gongs
Northland shearers and a woolhandlers celebrate success at Rotorua event
Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Northland prisoner tests positive for Covid-19
Whole genome sequencing is underway to determine the variant of Covid.
Now's the time to rid Northland of mothplant
Northlanders urged to tackle perennial invasive moth plant - before it's too late.
Councillors who shun jab won't get rapid tests free
KDC councillors who decline Covid vaccine wont get rapid tests paid for
Surgeon remembered for 'extraordinary' contribution
Obituary for former Whangārei Hospital surgeon Robert "Bob" Mulligan
'The tree could kill someone on the road'; Whangārei resident urges council to cut a protected tree in her garden
A Kōwhai tree listed under WDC's protected trees has raised safety concerns.
Smocks show overall shift in men's clothing
Shepherd's smocks are the focus of an exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Northland's summer beaches a long weekend hit
The Advocate went to Matapouri to see how Northlanders were spending the long weekend.
Little blue penguin mural brightens new toilet block
New loos sport little blue penguin mural in Bay of Islands
Northland health officials urge Covid testing, jabs as Omicron confirmed
Omicron is here - officials say testing, vaccines and boosters are best defence
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Natural causes - not pollution - blamed for Northland waterway issues
Natural causes, not pollution, are blamed for smelly, discoloured Northland waterways.
Covid protocols for this weekend's Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
Annual Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament has prizes worth $10,000
Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.
As PM and GG isolate, Northland health officials suspect Omicron is in the region
Health officials suspect Omicron in Northland as PM and GG isolate after Covid exposure
Man in 70s dies at Northland's Lang's Beach
Death of a man in a water-related incident in Northland referred to the coroner
Energy Minister assured of reliable fuel supplies once Refining NZ stops operating
Domestic coastal fuel vessels to stop operating out of Marsden Point in April.
News snippets from Northland
Precious war medals recovered; sand sculpture comp; and learn sign language.
Jonny Wilkinson: Northland back to red, but things could be worse, right?
Latest from Northland's disability sector.
Whangārei man investigated as unregistered financial service provider may have led to $3m of losses
Man accused of being an unregistered financial service provider - losses over $3m.
'Double Happy': Whangārei cyclist closer to nationals thanks to tandem bike
Kyren Andrew's cycle training capability has leapt due to owning a new tandem bike.
Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned as Covid variant spreads
Organisers' "glimmer of hope" snuffed out by red setting, desire to keep public safe.
One new Covid case in Northland, 14 active cases
There are 14 active Covid cases in Northland from a total of 124 nationwide.
Wainui Marae's strict protocols for tangihanga attended by Covid case
The Northland District Health Board is yet to confirm what Covid variant the person had.
Northland farmers facing major extra costs from Three Waters plans to protect drinking water
Major extra costs for Northland farmers from Three Waters plan
Events may be cancelled but there's still plenty to do around the region.
Let's be tourists in Whangārei!
'You're going to get deaths' Waipū roundabout proposal angers residents
A roundabout proposal has Waipū locals going in circles with Waka Kotahi.