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Northland's councils limiting access for the unvaccinated
Access to council facilities in Northland restricted for the unvaccinated

Whangārei Heads exhibition features Tamaterau's kaumatua and its story
History of Whangārei Heads settlement of Tamaterau will be on display

'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.

Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
Threat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art
Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori

'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'
The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.

How you can make this Christmas special for children
Filling shoeboxes with goodies for needy children

Northland Bowls: Men and women's centre open championship fours on
Vaccine passes and masks needed for Northland bowls games

Bay of Islands border plan scrapped
Bay of Island hapū members have volunteered to help Tai Tokerau Border Control instead.

Northland holidaymakers warned to plan ahead as Far North iwi protect themselves against Covid
Maitai Bay in the Karikari Peninsula remains closed to visitors over the summer period.

DHB boss says letter calling for unvaccinated visitors to stay out speaks for itself
The Northern Regions District Health Boards and iwi first collaborated in March last year.

Far North iwi Te Roroa teams with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
Te Roroa and Habitat for Humanity combine to build homes of iwi members.

Cheaper fuel prices not guaranteed after refinery closes
Gull may enter import-only fuel terminal arrangement at Marsden Pt after three years.

Heritage stalwart retires; musician releases lockdown song; more plastics can be recycled
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Whangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billion
Value of Whangārei's properties continue to soar

Vaughan Gunson: From Oruku Landing to Nats' top job, the issue is fairness
Our local councillors showed themselves to be in sync with the public mood

Fred Hollows Humanity Award winner: Whangārei girl is passionate about helping animals
Skylar Coates, 10, has been raising money for local Whangārei SPCA since she was four.

Give the gift of reading to kids this Christmas
"It stokes their imagination, introduces new ideas and other worlds, and teaches empathy."

Whangārei builder nails gold for customer service
Stonewood Homes Whangārei wins Reader's Digest Quality Service Award

Fortress Tai Tokerau: Iwi, DHBs write to PM asking that unvaccinated be kept out
Four major DHBs have supported calls to stop unvaccinated visitors travelling to Northland

Northland news in brief: Passenger cut from wreck; free First Aid training; and vegan pies
News in brief from Northland

Vaccine passports needed to enter NorthTec sites
Anyone going onto any NorthTec campus will need to show vaccine passport from Friday.

Northland throwing coach Robin Ball honoured by Athletics NZ for lifetime work
Well-deserved recognition for lifetime services to the sport.

New Coastguard boat for North Kaipara, courtesy of Lotto and Team NZ
New Coastguard boat for North Kaipara Harbour

Bay of Islands iwi plans border control measures to shut out summer visitors
The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.

Serious crash at Northland's Matauri Bay sees one airlifted to hospital
Serious crash in the Far North

'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA
It is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.