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Whangārei land caught up in SNA policy covers 80,000ha
50,000 hectares of privately owned Whangārei land has controversial SNA zonings

Kāeo says no to SNA plan in big meeting turnout
Locals say the SNA plan discourages people already striving to protect native habitats.

Dry spells in winter worries council as dam levels decline
Regular rain needed in winter to fill up dam levels in Whangārei.

Plastics main source of pollution in Northland trial
Northland trial finds cigarette butts are largest single pollution item.

Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May

Whangārei District Council barks up wrong tree with dog registration fee increase
Responsible Whangārei dog owners say they are being unfairly punished by the price hike.

No chance of defunct timber company paying NRC loan
Bankrupting company directors the only leverage NRC has in a bid to recoup loan.

News snippets from Northland
Early morning car fire; and heavy rain possible over Queen's Birthday weekend.

Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio
Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon

Northland's winter bowls programme starts this weekend
Winter bowls season to start in Northland this weekend

SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.

'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.

Max remains unfazed about performing to audience of 300
Max is about to make his debut performance on a stage in Wellington.

Fans urged to be a part of Northland rugby's centennial celebration
Three cracking games in store at Semenoff Stadium.

Ōtangarei car fire not suspicious, say police
Whangārei police are not treating a car fire in Ōtangarei as suspicious.

Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Northlanders facing long waits for second jab told not to worry
Health officials say body will respond in the same way even with a delayed second jab.

Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.

Early demand for winter firewood in Whangārei
Rainfall in Northland this winter is most likely to be near normal, says Niwa.

Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.

Judge's love for cars and music attracts fits of laughter
Retired Northland judge accepts two-year temporary appointment.

Man feared armed sparks AOS callout in Maungatūroto
The man was eventually arrested by armed police around 15km away in Kaiwaka.

Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.

People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action
Most drivers just want to get across town but they're forced through a clogged CBD instead

Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions
Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Bay of Islands attracts 640 submissions

Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.

Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display
Kiwi North's latest exhibition brings Whangarei's heritage buildings to life with a twist.

News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.

Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.