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Giant visitor due at Onerahi this weekend
C-130J is the same type ordered by the NZ Government to replace its ageing Hercules fleet.

Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs
Large GP practices to end up paying tens of thousands a year to access PHE services.

Mountain bike trail volunteers appeal for public assistance
Plans afoot for massive mountain bike trail to cost about $680,000.

Huge concrete beams craned into place for new Port Rd bridge
The beams mark next stage in $10m project due to be completed late August.

A closer look at Northland Covid hospitalisations
The median age to date of people in hospital with Covid in Northland is 48-years.

Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending
The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.

Comment: Without the buy-in, it's a long road to zero
Columnist John Williamson says there is no public ownership in the Road to Zero campaign

Boredom, lockdowns lead to spike in meth use
Methamphetamine use more than doubled between July and September.

Avoiding injuries takes only a few moments
When accidents happen, the consequences can drag on for a business

Upgraded Upper Kerikeri River Track a boon for locals
The 3km section of Te Araroa trail from SH10 to Rainbow Falls is already proving popular.

Psychologists seeking professional help to overcome stress
Staff turnover is as high as 60 per cent in some regions.

Northland news in brief: Two hurt in head-on smash near Kaitaia; Ōpua hui to discuss residential development
News snippets from across the region.

Northland DHB asks families to assist with hospital care
Northland hospitals request patients' family members to ease some pressure off the staff.

Far North District Council's voting plan for local body elections gets the okay
The Far North District Council representation review has been given the green light.

The P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevated
Drug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.

Kerikeri is sought after as property demand increases
Kerikeri is currently the most popular suburb.

Emily Henderson: lobbing missiles, real or verbal, is not leadership
They risked everything to create a safe future for us, the children then unknown.

Police name motorcyclist killed in crash on Saturday
Police have named the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Whangārei on Saturday

More fires, fewer volunteer firefighters
Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade desperately needs more volunteers.

Our Treasures: Bridal memento lifts veil on traditions
Queen Victoria was the first to wear a white wedding dress

Northland police fall short of road safety targets
Northland failed to meet any of the its road policing targets last year

'Anzac Day reminds us of what the Anzac spirit has taught us; courage, integrity, honour'
Anzac Day looked different this year but thousands across Northland still turned out.

Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started
Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects

Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men
Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.

Warriors and Auckland age grade league teams play a Northland selection
Age-grade league teams from the Warriors and Auckland play matches in Whangārei.

Whangārei public meeting urges Government to step in and keep oil refinery operational
Hundreds attended Whangārei 'Don't Demolish The Refinery" public meeting.

Pharmacies struggling to recruit staff due to pandemic burnout
A Bay of Islands pharmacist has come up with a creative way to boost staff numbers.

Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says Anzac Day time to reflect and remember
Anzac Day time to honour our veterans - Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai