'Idiotic behaviour': Grisly discovery of fake skulls on popular beach
Even though these remains turned out to be fake, many discoveries in Northland are real.
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Still level 2 in Northland despite seven positive Covid cases
Seven confirmed Covid cases in Northland, all linked
Warning of issues from closure of Northland's Marsden Pt oil refinery
Turning Marsden Pt Refinery into an fuel import terminal would lead to major issues for NZ
Northland surf lifeguards have slow start to the season as Labour Weekend rain keeps beachgoers away
Northland lifeguards expect busy summer ahead if Aucklanders are able to trip north.
Northland Iwi buys construction company to aid housing development, trade training and education
Te Rarawa adds construction company to its portfolio.
'For a long time I was too scared to speak': The stigma of Covid-19
Twenty-eight Northlanders have contracted Covid-19 – here one of them shares her story.
Northland's 2021 road toll hits 27 ahead of Labour Day
Two dead and several others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Whangārei.
Northlanders urged to get tested, vaccinated with five Covid cases in the region
Five confirmed Covid cases in Northland.
Northland's Joanne Polglaze CRV Technician of the Year for the region
Joanne Polglaze is Northland's top artificial breeding technician.
Rachel Ward: Let me tell you about the birds and the bees
Opinion: Watching the birds became a daily attraction.
Real estate agent sentenced for punching top cop
Request for discharge without conviction rejected; punch could have been 'disastrous'.
Northland's alert level at risk with four positive Covid cases
Four confirmed Covid 19 cases in Northland, but region stays at alert level 2 - for now.
War only show-stopper of Whangārei A&P Show before Covid
A&P Show organisers say they're cancelling the December event to keep tamariki safe.
Locations of interest for new positive Covid cases in region
Northlanders urged to get vaccinated after positive cases were revealed in the region.
Northland still far from reaching 'traffic-light system'
Northland businesses "elastic really stretched", says tourism leader.
NDHB's ka pai campaign rewards families for getting the jab
Families have been receiving prizes from NDHB for getting vaccinated.
Northland's underwater wonders a winner
A nudibranch's clown-like orange polka dots contrast with an invasive worm in winning pic
Covid cases travelled from Auckland to Kaikohe - no alert level shift at this stage
Two positive cases have been detected in the Mid-North and a possible third in Whangārei.
Two Covid cases in North: Mum, unvaccinated daughter came from Auckland
It's a case of deja vu for Northlanders, as Covid scare comes three days into level 2.
Covid rules in place on patrolled surf beaches
Lifeguards start patrolling Northland's surf beaches this weekend
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Northland's future freedoms lie with 90 per cent vaccination target
90 per cent announced as the target vaccination rate with Northland over halfway.
Court of appeal rejects Northland man's plea to hold big business to account for climate change emissions
Northlander loses appeal to get courts to get industries to reduce greenhouse gases
Covid the new Grinch threatening Northland charity's Christmas appeal
Charities hit by triple whammy of lockdowns, rising food prices and donors doing it tough.
School kids write to mayor over lack of footpath
Hurupaki School kids want to ride their bikes to school but there is no footpath
Gwen Lawson's Bowls Column: Covid puts kibosh on major events
Northland bowls can continue at Covid alert level 2
News snippets from Northland
Two big Lotto wins; wet Labour Weekend expected; man in serious condition.
Six-month refit at Whangārei's Port Nikau comes to an end for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht leaves Whangārei after six months.
The lives of 18 big cats at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary hang in the balance
The Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary is awaiting a license from MPI to reopen the park.
Recital pulling out all the stops
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North
Whangārei would be drastically changed by Government housing plans
Government-imposed housing changes could change face of Whangārei
More than 960 surgeries, medical procedures deferred during lockdown
More than 200 surgeries had to be cancelled since August because of lockdowns.
Skate park at Kerikeri may partly open before summer
Full opening due in March but ramp, bowl expected to be ready for skaters by Christmas.