News snippets from Northland
NorthTec students to graduate; and enviro champs wanted.
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Kaitaia mum happy cancer drug access made easier
Kaitaia breast cancer sufferer happy expensive drug she fought for is now publicly-funded.
Māori land not included in court action over unpaid rates: FNDC
As law change looms councils warned not to pursue Māori land over unpaid rates.
Whangārei man who led police on 90-minute chase given home detention
But get caught again, man warned, and the judge would likely 'chuck you straight in jail'.
Darts Open to jump-start club interest
Will you be in town to catch New Zealand's top darts players at the Kamo Rugby Club?
Invasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui Harbour
Ketch ordered from water after invaders found on hull; six fanworms also found on seafloor
Covid-19: GPs are the key to mitigating 'nasty consequences'
GPs and aged care providers are concerned that Covid-19 could bring on a staff shortage.
Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.
Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store
Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store.
City find form against Onerahi
The draw with a first innings lead will be a good sign for City going into the last round.
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300k possible
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300K possible.
Second Northland whale stranding in a day
Four killer pygmy whales stranded at Waipū Cove following Cuveir's beaked whale stranding.
Whananaki students swap classroom for beach after whale strands
Students at Whananaki Primary School had a whale of a tale to tell after Monday morning.
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths - NDHB
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths.
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are.
Photos: 160kg of trash found on land and underwater
Dive Now and Love Whangarei Monthly Clean Up teamed up to pick up rubbish.
Vikings win to kick off 100-year celebrations
Sir Michael Jones was one of the many big rugby names in attendance on Friday.
Fire boss urges Northlanders to heed fire ban
Fire-starters can face costs of $1500 to $10,000 - but so far no one ordered to pay.
Northland news briefs
Stolen ute linked to armed robbery of dairy found dumped in rural location.
Hygiene station theft puts kauri at risk
Tank, brushes and drench guns have been stolen from a hygiene station in Ōpua Forest.
Can Northland be the home of Māori cricket?
Will we see a raft of impressive Māori cricketers coming from Northland in the future?
Opinion: Black Caps mana will win Chappell/Hadlee
The Black Caps will have to take a look at the Northland sport playbook before Friday.
Local tennis, bowls and golf results
Northland's young tennis talent was on show on Wednesday at Thomas Neale.
Simon Bridges pledges more water storage for Northland
Faster four-laning of SH1 is also on National Party leader's list.
Plenty of positivity at Field Days
Plenty of positivity at Northland Field Days despite drought and water crisis
Kaipara Kai to expand food options
Hemp, peanuts, soybeans and seaweed are among the new land use options being considered.
Students missing classes thanks to traffic queues and delays
School run takes treble the amount of time, while other students miss a day of classes.
Dairy owners left terrified after robbery with firearm
Police call for sightings of stolen ute with large silver ferns on both doors.
Painting, bubbles and books: Playcentre open day in Whangārei
Head down to the grassy area in front of Reyburn House, in the Town Basin.
What's On: Events around the region
A list of events coming up this weekend and next week in Northland.