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Covid message: Lifeguards urge beachgoers to slip, slop, slap and scan
Northland lifeguards do their bit to remind Kiwis to scan QR codes wherever they go.
Back to school: Costs put pressure on Northland families
Needing to buy uniforms, stationery and bags can put pressure on families.
Whangārei man who took mussels from Mair Bank gets fined
Whangārei labourer fined for taking shellfish from a closed fishery area
News snippets from Northland
Volunteer firefighters compete; and watch out for kids back to school.
Whangārei gallery representing Northland at prestigious art fair
Covid travel restrictions opens doors to local artists.
Back to school: Northland school rolls growing
Kamo High School is estimated to get an additional 129 students.
Surprise delivery leads to long-awaited dental appointment
Baby makes debut at dental carpark.
The Bachelorette: From rivals on the rugby field to rivals in love
Whangārei friends admit to nerves while appearing on The Bachelorette.
Take pandemic seriously, follow health guidelines
Hopefully we'll be able to celebrate Waitangi Day and future public holidays as planned.
Photos: Paihia sandcastle contest
A fat cat, a giant crab, Māui's hook and a big tuna (eel) were among this year's entries.
Covid 19: Reti calls for investigation after Northport incident
A total of seven people disembarked the international log-carrying vessel, S E Kelly.
Water rescue: Teen hero sacrificed herself only to be saved by another hero
Northland rescuer says he was in right place at the right time.
News snippets from Northland
Defibrillator for bowling club and meet the byelection candidates.
Hoping 2021 sees the end of Covid, no more falls
Late last year a simple stumble turned Jonny Wilkinson's memory of December into blur.
Word on the street: Are Northlanders diligent scanners?
Find out whether the most recent community case in Northland has changed scanning habits.
Biggest fire so far this summer '95 per cent contained'
Large Northland fire almost under control.
Famed Māori Battalion lives on in boys' academy
More than 800 people attended Waitangi ceremony marking academy's 10th intake.
Man pulled from the water by police and firefighters
Efforts to resuscitate the man at McLeod Bay failed.
Back to school: Mya can't wait to see friends again
Mya Dickens, 7, is ready for school.
Peter Poharama: 'Father figure' to Kerikeri youth mourned
Peter Poharama had a "massive" impact on his community despite a too-short life.
Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai
Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.
Hone Harawira looks to new iwi checkpoint plan to protect Northland
The first checkpoint was disbanded by police. But Hone Harawira hasn't given up.
Final decision on Waitangi Day commemorations still being considered
Waitangi Day organisers are looking closely at whether the commemorations will go ahead.
'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti
'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'
News snippets from Northland
SPCA needs volunteers; and alleged arsonist remanded in custody.
Psychologist warns of deadly Covid mental health consequence
"There's lots of research saying there is going to be long-term consequences..."
Boaties advised to follow safety and courtesy rules
Boaties advised to get up to speed on water rules.
Hikurangi, Kensington and Mangawhai take bowls semifinal spots
Northland's women's representative teams took on Auckland and Counties Manukau
Superyachts in Covid-19 isolation at Opua
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid
Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police
New tenancy laws having 'unintended consequences'
Sweeping changes to tenancy laws aimed at helping renters are having adverse effects.