Fast-tracking set for contentious boat ramp, reclamation
Rangitane community is split over plans for new boat ramp and reclaimed parking area
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Northland's hospitality sector getting decent patronage under level 2
Nearly 147,000 doses of Covid vaccination given in Northland thus far.
News snippets from Northland
Ninety Mile Beach erosion concern; and rescue chopper fundraiser postponed.
Sisters remanded in custody for allegedly driving through Northland/Auckland border
Sisters allegedly drove through a police checkpoint to get from Auckland to Northland
Intensive supervision imposed for breaching home detention
Northland woman on home detention left Auckland without obtaining consent.
Auckland woman's hankering for fast food ends in arrest after alleged illegal road trip to Whangārei
Police warned farmers to look out for motorists using their land to evade checkpoints.
Even Whangārei Superman is not invincible behind the wheel
Year 13 student D'Artagnan Gould wins $3000 in a short film competition on road safety.
Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit to be held in Whangārei
Satellite event for Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit in Whangārei later this month
News snippets from Northland
New container handlers at Northport; motorcyclist injured in crash.
Work starts this week to restore historic railway to Ōpua
Cycle trail users will catch a shuttle train over part of the restored railway.
Whangārei schools focus on teaching students not subjects during transition
Northland schools are seeing a majority of students returning in Covid-19 alert level 2.
Northland ICU doctor says workload has become overwhelming
Senior hospital doctors and dentists are asking for more staff and a 1.5% pay rise.
Readers' questions answered about travel out of Northland
Curly questions answered about travel around NZ when level 4 Auckland is in the way.
Disguises, stolen cars, tampered number plates: The lengths petrol thieves go to
A woman stole petrol five times from the same station, changing her appearance each time.
Bridget Simmonds' murder: Police acknowledge trial witnesses' courage
Police will continue to support the family of slain Northland mother.
'I'm really excited about this for the kids': Skate ramp heads to new home in Moerewa
The skate ramp is to be installed at Simson Park or Nesbit Park within months.
Whangārei is searching for their essential hero
To nominate someone, visit Zaytia Beauty & Makeup Artistry on Facebook or Instagram.
'I know why it's called magical Mangawhai now' - family's gratitude for aid after fire
The family were 'gobsmacked' by the level of donations they received in under 24 hours.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief from Northland - beekeepers, hospitals and jobs.
It's a waiting game: Tradies held up by huge delays due to Covid-19
Northland builders are reporting frustrating delays in materials amid a building boom.
WorkSafe investigates 34 Northland businesses for alleged Covid rule breach
Almost half of Northland businesses allegedly opened when they should not have been.
Local body leaders in Northland urge vaccination to prevent further lockdowns
Northland local body leaders urge others to get Covid vaccination.
Double tragedy as murdered woman's mum passes away
Emotional victim impact statements read out in court at Northland murderer's sentencing.
Motorbike crash survivor teaching young drivers to be safe on roads
Neville Redfern still lives with pain of injuries suffered in crash 45 years ago.
Air NZ's temporary Kerikeri-Wellington flights bypass Auckland's level 4
Daily Kerikeri-Wellington flights to continue as long as Auckland remains in lockdown.
Bridget Simmonds murder: Killer Sam Pou jailed for life with minimum 17 years
Sam Pou jailed for life for murder of Whangārei mum Bridget Simmonds.
Northland buffeted by wind gusts up 122km/h as weather brings trees down
Northlanders to brace for more wet and windy weather overnight on Friday.
Easier to breathe: Inhaler design for kids wins national award
Maisie Panoho's winning design Hae Hae is an asthma inhaler specifically for kids
Northland towns burst back to life in level 2
Barbers, beauticians in hot demand as businesses reopen under new level 2 rules.
Northland local councils helping staff get Covid vaccinations
Northland's four councils encourage staff to get Covid jabs.
No bookings needed at Whangārei's drive-though vaccination centre
Dedicated vaccination lane this week for hospitality workers; next week it's tradies.
Delta outbreak hits youth anxiety levels
The stress that comes from worrying is going to affect our young people.
$750m for Northland roads welcomed, but with caution
Plan includes long-awaited Kāeo bridge, safety improvements instead of four-laning on SH1.
Students happy to mask up as school resumes under L2 tomorrow
All schools will reopen tomorrow and children are asked to wear masks.