News snippets from Northland
Whangārei school placed in brief lockdown; and a focus group receives a $100,000 donation.
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Hunt goes on for pair who attacked Whangārei mobility scooter rider
A local disability advocate is concerned to see such a violent act in our community.
Large crane removed from Whangārei CBD after more than two years
Crane removed that dominated Whangārei during construction of Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Young Northlanders make Junior All Blacks squad
The 2021 schedule is not yet set but head coach Tabai Matson hopes to take on Australia.
'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonist
Local fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.
Cold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issues
Late, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says
Message in a bottle connects Northlanders to Greek sea captain
Northlander Ken Ferguson tracks down Greek captain who's message in a bottle he found
Carter slams banks for 'ignoring' rural NZ
Mayor challenges bank bosses to try doing banking for businesses in, say, Waitiki Landing.
New tractor for Whangārei Steam and Model Railway Club from builders' golf day
Whangārei Steam and Model Railway Club a beneficiary of NZ Certified Builders' charity.
Kerikeri play almost sold out despite controversial title
Show producer says Kerikeri audiences are 'hungry and excited' to see something different.
News snippets from Northland
Art'nTartan back at Waipū; and motorist clocked at 140km/h.
Hayden Paddon wins his seventh International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon wins seventh International Rally of Whangārei title
'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland council
Northlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.
Plea from ACC after 1357 Northland farm-related injuries last year
Northland Farmers logged 1354 farm-related injury claims with ACC last year.
Proposed Whangaroa scallop ban: who's in favour?
MPI has received 80 submissions on a proposal to ban harvesting scallops in the Far North.
Departing kiwi hold special place in hearts
Raukura and Zephyr off to breeding programme in Rotorua.
Expansion of Reconnecting Northland team helps the environment
The Reconnecting Northland team has reached double figures for the first time.
News snippets from Northland
Nadia Reid opens her NZ tour in Whangārei; Lotto success; elderly woman assaulted, robbed.
Northlanders brought together by Whangārei woman's pioneering Neighbourhood Support role
Northland currently has three Neighbourhood Support groups with another four in the works.
Northland Regional Council announces eight scholarship winners
Eight $3000 scholarships have been allocated by the Northland Regional Council.
Northlanders urged to help Nepal as it grapples with Covid crisis
Nepalese in Northland are struggling to comprehend the severity of the Covid-19 crisis.
Northland classical music, dance fans can see The Soldier's Tale and Town and Country next month
Northland classical music and dance lovers are in for several treats next month.
Petrolheads rejoice: International Rally of Whangārei is on
The International Rally of Whangārei is taking place on local roads this weekend.
News snippets from Northland
City vehicle crash; and Northland public nurses to strike.
Northland's Karetu School wins visit from Bugman and shark expert
Karetu School is one of five schools to win in the TREEmendous Education Programme.
Northland DHB to expand electric vehicle fleet and install charging stations
NDHB expands fleet of electric vehicles thanks to $4.3 million from government
Govt grants $8m for 1000 water tanks for Far North
Iwi-led scheme will see tanks allocated to neediest families, facilities in Te Hiku area.
$1600 for removing artefacts from Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pa
Northland man's $1600 fine for removing artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pa
Dargaville, Kaitaia solar farms 'game-changer' for NZ power generation
Kaipara 'solar farm' will be biggest in NZ, eclipsing even Kaitaia's planned solar plant.
Boost to youth mental health services
Mental health and addiction services targeted at Northland youth are to receive a boost.
Northland DHB sorry for lengthy delays in booking Covid-19 vaccination
Delays for booking Covid vaccine appointments in Northland should be over
International Rally of Whangārei roars through the district this weekend
Former WRC driver Hayden Paddon hot favourite for International Rally of Whangārei.
25 years heeding siren's call for Kaitaia fire brigade stalwart Grant Baker
Kaitaia Fire Brigade member Grant Baker honoured for 25 years' service.