140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister
The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.
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Opponents formally stand against plans to move Northland rescue choppers
Opponents want pause on plan to shift Northland Rescue Helicopters to Onerahi Airport.
Veitayaki shares anecdotes of good times with Fijian team mate
Former Northland rep shares the pain of losing good friend and ex-All Black Joeli Vidiri.
Our Frontline Heroes: How Kai Manaaki and Whānau Support help soothe loneliness
The Northern Advocate looks at the stories of a Far North Whānau Support team.
Extra $4.243m for Northland Māori Covid resilience and vaccinations
More money to boost Northland Māori vaccination rates and Covid resilience.
Northland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZ
A 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.
Skis at Whangārei Museum provide insight into development of ski equipment and skiing as a sport in NZ
Interesting items at Whangārei Museum include skis.
'I don't know what Russia is going to gain from this war': Northland Russians and Ukrainians speak out
Ukraine and Russians in Northland speak about the horrors back home.
Significant increase of Covid in Northland wastewater
The Northland DHB reported 208 new cases of Covid 19 in Northland on Monday.
Our Frontline Heroes: Keeping the power and broadband on
First-hand experiences from the workers who kept Northlanders essential utilities running.
Northlander Ella Gunson retires from Black Sticks
After 232 Black Sticks' games Northland hockey stalwart Ella Gunson retires
Sheryl Mai: Whangārei District Council heading to court to oppose Three Waters plan
Court battle for Whangārei District Council over Three Waters reform
Bay of Islands kids, Richie McCaw celebrate conservation success
Ex-All Black captain's visit celebrated Paihia business's win in tourism awards.
New Civil Defence tsunami category likely after Tutukaka surge damage
Tutukaka tsunami surge leads to rethink of alert categories
Whangārei Covid cases rise; changes to DHB Covid updates
The Northland DHB reported 225 new cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Sunday.
Russia invades Ukraine: Oil price, transport and fertiliser costs may rise
A Whangārei-born economist warns of rising costs due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict.
News snippets from Northland
Bus terminal upgrade; Tangihua Lodge open day and a free literacy course.
Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt
Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.
Jonny Wilkinson: Another protest has been going on
We felt that finally we would no longer be the poor relation of health.
Carolyn Hansen: What exactly is ageing and when does the process begin?
It's impossible to look youthful without muscle strength and tone.
Our Frontline Heroes: Some of these health staff haven't had holidays for a long time'
Northland nurses reflect on three years of Covid-19 and what Omicron might bring.
Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Dope scope? Low-flying chopper sparks speculation
Police won't say whether chopper spotted over Whangarei Heads is part of cannabis blitz.
3 Covid cases in Northland hospitals; case number confusion explained
The Ministry of Health reported 133 new community cases of Covid-19 in Northland today.
Northland's Blair Tuke eyes up America's Cup success with Team NZ
Northland and Kiwi sailing star Blair Tuke makes his America's Cup presence official.
Additional stress on healthcare but education and business sectors welcome phase 3 move
Northland business, education and healthcare sectors react to the transition to phase 3.
Rookies rise to competitive challenge
Northland's first-year bowlers shine in first open competition
Over and above: Ruakākā volunteer firefighter Brian Weir celebrates 25-year milestone
Brian Weir will receive his gold star to commemorate 25 years of service later this year.
Northland PHE offers GP practices $2.5m to use in ways they know works best
Northland DHB yet to agree to changes proposed by Mahitahi Hauora.
Missing woman found safe; big Lotto win; and aquifer survey
News in brief from Northland.
Kaipara District councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from first meeting of 2022
Kaipara councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from meeting for contempt
Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.