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![Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen
Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.
![Northland beachgoers urged to stay away from nests of tara iti/NZ fairy tern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland beachgoers urged to stay away from nests of tara iti/NZ fairy tern
Humans putting endangered tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern breeding season at risk
![Northland police investigating Onerahi incident where man was found covered in blood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland police investigating Onerahi incident where man was found covered in blood
Police are still working out what exactly unfolded during a potentially violent incident.
![Two Covid-19 cases in Northland the last 24 hours, new locations of interest identified](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two Covid-19 cases in Northland the last 24 hours, new locations of interest identified
Three unlinked Covid-19 cases in Ruakaka have popped up in the past week.
![On The Road with John Williamson - Alcohol availability needs addressing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
On The Road with John Williamson - Alcohol availability needs addressing
Help is out there for repeat drink drivers to give up
![Talks continue for staff stood down for not having their first jab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Talks continue for staff stood down for not having their first jab
None of the unvaccinated Northland DHB staff have been terminated as yet.
![Waipu community takes bio-blitz action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Waipu community takes bio-blitz action
Biodiversity survey held to do a stocktake of river health
![Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime
Whangārei ethnic community members discuss the fear of rising hate crime with the police
![Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs
Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.
!['It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 times
Northland cop the first Crown witness to testify in murder trial.
![Ōtangarei faces testing time ahead after positive Covid case, local leader says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ōtangarei faces testing time ahead after positive Covid case, local leader says
A local leader says the community is bracing for a potential cluster from the case.
![Comment: Vaccine pass gets you across traffic lights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Comment: Vaccine pass gets you across traffic lights
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says vaccine passes needed for new traffic light system
![Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed
Consumer has revealed the best place in NZ to buy chips. Northlanders, you're in luck.
![Whangārei district councillor Gavin Benney says no conflict in supporting development ahead of vote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei district councillor Gavin Benney says no conflict in supporting development ahead of vote
Councillor's mind 'open' on proposal, despite support before vote.
![Northland Inc: Tell us what projects you have - we might be able to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland Inc: Tell us what projects you have - we might be able to help
Transforming our economy.
![Kerikeri businessman takes council lawyer to court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kerikeri businessman takes council lawyer to court
Businessman takes rare step of launching private prosecution; lawyer says it's vexatious.
!['Mayhem and fear': National attacks Kāinga Ora's no evictions policy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Mayhem and fear': National attacks Kāinga Ora's no evictions policy
A Black Power gang member allegedly threatened to slit a pensioner's throat.
![Far North teen to represent NZ at World Expo in Dubai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North teen to represent NZ at World Expo in Dubai
Max's award-winning business began when he saw a neighbour feeding olive prunings to cows.
!['To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew
A fire chief fears the mandate will extinguish lifelong commitments to the service.
![Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign
Seven Taniwha players to play for New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.
![Kāinga Ora under fire after Black Power gang party in state house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kāinga Ora under fire after Black Power gang party in state house
A court has granted a restraining order against the couple's Kāinga Ora neighbours.
![More than 5200 submissions on Oruku conference centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
More than 5200 submissions on Oruku conference centre
Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre, with most opposed.
![Four new cases as locations of interest grow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Four new cases as locations of interest grow
Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has hit 66, with 28 recovered
![More than 30 rookie surf lifeguards descend on Waipū in first ever joint training camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
More than 30 rookie surf lifeguards descend on Waipū in first ever joint training camp
It marked the first joint training camp for rookie guards from four Northland surf clubs.
!['Bitterly disappointing': Taniwha coach reflects on season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Bitterly disappointing': Taniwha coach reflects on season
Northland rugby finish last in a disappointing end to the NPC campaign
![Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police
Police say, the baby died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.