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Donated beanies keep Covid testing staff snug
Maureen knitted 30 hats for centre staff.

$100m to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
$100M to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all

Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.

Aquifer consent delays costing jobs, avocado firm says
Historic aquifer level errors and Covid-19 among reasons for delayed hearings.

Northland couple grateful for Heart Kids' help with first baby
Having your first baby on the first day of lockdown was hard for these Kerikeri parents.

Sheryl Mai: Celebrating new beginnings in Matariki
A series of community events planting pōhutukawa is a great way to mark the season.

Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.

Northland families trade tents, barns for campervans amid Covid housing crisis
A campervan is heaven compared to a leaky, flea-ridden tent, a Northland family says.

Joe Bennett: Corporate marketing and its infantile fictions
Cows promoting yoghurt, Mr Muscle cleaning products, cartoon chickens - it's everywhere.

Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.

Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal
Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal

Kamo Kid among those honoured in beautification project
Murals are among items to beautify Kamo and attract retailers and visitors alike.

Full steam ahead as PGF funds vintage railway
$5.59m for a unique Bay of Island steam/cycle excursion; $1.96m for tourism training.

Rescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken island
Fourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.

Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize
Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize.

Top year for Northland power company Top Energy
Electricity network provider reports strong financial results despite challenging year.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.

New eco-centre inspires sustainable living post Covid lockdown
It's also about fostering good health, sharing and resilience.

Kerikeri students top the world in virtual language contest
Gillian Toala and Nimish Singh beat 10,000 students at 139 schools in six countries.

$20m for Whangārei projects with another $130m to come
Cash for Whangārei Rejuvenation project, Hihiaua Cultural Centre and WBHS trades training.

Suspected gunman prompts lockdown
"We shut our doors ... we didn't want to take any chances": Business owner.

Mussel ban flouted, delicacy's future at risk - kaumātua
Fears grandchildren will miss out on mussels if people keep ignoring ban.

One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.

Exhibition for local art in Whangārei gallery soon to open
Exhibition of local art opens in Whangārei gallery as another is coming to a close.