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Gwen Lawson: Summer bowls season on the way
Northland's top bowlers will be lauded this weekend at the prize-giving.

Alleged Kaikohe forecourt stabber nabbed in Auckland
Service station attack prompted police to appeal for sightings of 33-year-old.

New machine cutting breast cancer screening wait
New ultrasound machine cutting Northland's breast cancer screening wait

Northland's new coroner is Whangārei-based lawyer Tania Tetitaha
Tania Tetitaha will be sworn in today.

Father of five with lung cancer given home detention
Northlander would have gone to jail for driving offences had it not been for cancer.

Another power pole bowled (no. 206 since 2016)
Truckie did 'all the right things' by staying in his cab until power turned off.

Ōtiria parade to mark first shield win in 59 years
Covid measures will keep locals safe as they celebrate first rugby champs win in 59 years.

Spike in Northland power pole crashes sparks call for driver caution
Power companies and authorities team up for public awareness campaign.

Cost of Kaitaia's water resilience from Sweetwater bore soars
Cost of Kaitaia's water resilience from Sweetwater bore soars

Far North iwi urge Auckland whānau to stay there during alert level 3
Far North iwi urge Auckland whānau to stay there during alert level 3

Teenage girls roll car, rider breaks leg at Kerikeri
Teenage girls escape serious injury; rider not so lucky.

$500,000 of Lotteries money to help Northland communities hard hit by July storm
$500,000 of Lotteries money to help Northland communities hard hit by July storm

Whangārei police appeal for calm after students and adults clash in series of brawls
Whangārei police appeal for calm after students and adults clash in series of brawls

Police recover a BB gun and knife after Kamo High School fight
Principal writes to parents after groups of students fight while others film the incident.

Calling Northland's future chefs
A weekly wrap-up of events and news snippets from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.

Aupōuri aquifer avocado dispute could be decided next week
Submissions for Aupōuri aquifer consents for avocado production heard next week

An unusual job for women - but duo determined to do it
Two British sailors are making their own boats in Whangārei and are doing a good job.

Couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business
Whangārei couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business

News snippets from Northland
BB gun and knife taken to school; pair removed from airplane over explosive comment.

Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change
Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change

Residents kick up stink, council considers million-dollar sewage fix
How would you feel if you saw sewage spilling out into your house after heavy rain?

Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders
Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.

Mangōnui's much-loved mural wins national award
Community voted on the design, which pays homage to Mangōnui and its taiao.

Ngāpuhi says free dental care convoy a good idea with bad timing
Dr Scott Waghorn's convoy of mobile dental clinics got as far as the Te Hana 'border'.

Mask enforcement a concern for bus driver
The rule of mandatory mask wearing on public transport will come into effect on Monday.

Northland police thank community for support in tragic baby death case
Northland police thank community for support in tragic baby death case

Rugby final drama overcomes Covid-19 restrictions
The field on Saturday was completely fenced off from the public.

Police advise people to be vigilant after spike in burglaries
Vehicles and trailers have been targeted at businesses and residences in Whangārei.