News snippets from Northland
Brave Caitlin Smith and band playing in Whangārei; and open fire season in Kaipara.
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Joy for boaties as Kerikeri boat ramp to open in May
New Inlet Rd water access aims to reduce pressure on existing ramps.
Two Northland farms open for National Alpaca Day on Sunday
Northlanders can get up close to cuddly alpaca this Sunday - National Alpaca Day.
Look uphill for sediment control, farmers urged
Help available to retire hill country to stop erosion in Northland.
Issues exposed in Far North reaction to Northland tsunami alert
Some evacuees arrived without their medication and escape route signs have been stolen.
Dianne Swann returning to Northland for shows to promote first solo album
Whangārei native Dianne Swann thought it was about time she released a solo album.
Health reforms leave some Northland GPs feeling overlooked
Northland GPs are concerned about a lack of consultation regarding health system reforms.
News snippets from Northland
Another Lotto win; and driver arrested over alleged assault on police officer.
Killer that leaves mummified corpses of victims hanging in trees recruited
Target is giant willow aphids that can damage – or even kill – infested willows.
Northlanders part of the historic women's clash in Auckland
Northland women's assistant rugby coach helping Blues' squad for the historic clash.
SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei hit by night roadworks
Two weeks of night roadworks for SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei.
Response to rocket attack in Iraq earns Northland soldier award
Northland's Corporal Charles Douglas Munns-Everitt earns bravery award.
Surfer hits the books after Covid thwarts world tour plan
Competitive surfer Billie Scott is back in NZ, studying for a masters in coastal ecology.
Vaccine brought forward for some over-50s - where to get it
Early Covid vaccination centres are open across Northland for over-50s, among others.
Solo sailor's voyage around NZ helping foster kids navigate adulthood
State ward turned world sailor Elana Connor is currently in Whangārei to meet foster kids.
Over 50? The region where you can walk in for a Covid jab
If you are over 50 and wish to get a Covid-19 vaccination, you can in this part of NZ.
Tenants in Whangārei suffering at the paws of feral cats
Feral cat control was a hot topic for more than a thousand Northlanders.
Northlanders urged to host Pink Ribbon Breakfast by grandmother who survived the cancer twice
Around 25 Northland women die every year from breast cancer
Northland woman delighted to see rare kumara flower
Kaitaia woman's taste of the past - flowering kumara.
Northland's popular swimming spots mostly met water quality guidelines last summer
Water quality at most popular Northland swimming locations met swimming guidelines
Slips on SH12 in Northland being repaired near Matakohe
Repairs under way on slips at Oparakau on Northland's SH12.
RSA pleased with more than 5000 who turned up for Anzac across Northland
About 500 turned up at Kerikeri to pay their respects to the war vets on a crisp morning.
Moerewa implode in front of their fans
Game opens up in the second half as Mid Northern ramp up the pressure.
East Timor, Solomons stints enough for Northland serviceman
A Northland father was among the first NZ soldiers sent to East Timor for peacekeeping.
Ngāwhā hot springs reopening after year-long revamp
Hot pools near Kaikohe used for their reputed curative powers for at least 400 years.
'Tragic' April on Northland's roads; seven deaths so far
Northland's road toll has risen after a death in the Far North.
Northlanders commemorate Anzac Day
Thousands turn out in Northland for Anzac Day commemorations
Northland's median house price rockets almost 27% in one year
Sprawling house at Langs Beach could fetch record price to date in Northland.
Northland Emergency Call Out Squads hone marine search and rescue skills in Waipū
Northland volunteer lifeguards upskill their marine search and rescue techniques in Waipū.
Police warn motorists to take care after six people die in 22 days on Northland roads
Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.
Police dog shooting: Northland's Arnie - I'll be back
Shot Northland police dog Arnie gears up for his first day in new Search and Rescue role.
Shortage of staff main issue for Northland's health sector
Staffing issues are preventing access to quality healthcare for Northlanders.
Woman found guilty of two charges after her infant dies
Mum given 10 months home detention on charges relating to the death of a Northland baby.