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What's On: A list of events around the region
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's some ideas.
Northland teams to tackle national stage
The Northland men's and women's teams will compete in Wellington from March 19-22.
Kauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt action
Pigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.
Northland's total fire ban could be lifted next week
That's if heavy rain hits Northland early next week as forecast.
Charity golf tournament raises money for new RDA horse
Golfers raise money to buy a horse that will help children and adults with difficulties.
Lifeguards show professionalism during recent rescue
Whangārei Heads take third place in the BP Rescue of the Month competition for January.
'World War II' fire siren still best way to alert volunteers: Fire boss
But one Kerikeri man has had a gutsful, he wants it silenced and replaced.
Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest
Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest
Northlander wins compo in the Disputes Tribunal
Northland family trust takes logging contractor to Disputes Tribunal and wins.
Battle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years on
Attack on Russell sparked by Hone Heke's frustration over Treaty breaches.
Possible Covid-19 patient from Northland tests negative, more results expected back by today
New Zealand had 331 test results coming back negative, five cases still confirmed.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec students to graduate; and enviro champs wanted.
Kaitaia mum happy cancer drug access made easier
Kaitaia breast cancer sufferer happy expensive drug she fought for is now publicly-funded.
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'.
'I won't ever be alone'; woman remembers friend on bike ride across NZ
Polly Thomas cycles the length of NZ in memory of her friend how died of breast cancer.
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.
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.
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.
$2m of works on Whangārei's Mill Rd to cause delays
Extensive works on Mill Rd to start on Monday.
Simon Bridges pledges more water storage for Northland
Faster four-laning of SH1 is also on National Party leader's list.