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ArtBeat 2021
ArtBeat is Whangārei’s biggest free Interactive Arts Festival open to the whole community in Northland as well as visitors from afar.
February 28, 2021Ukrainian man lies about murder in effort to get police to plow snow-covered road
A Ukrainian man really wanted his road cleared of snow, so he reported a fake murder to the police.
February 25, 2021With four new Northland roundabouts, motorists urged to know rules
With three new roundabouts opened in the Far North – and one under construction – motorists are being urged to brush up on the road rules governing roundabouts to prevent accidents.
February 24, 202190 More Miles 2021
Following on from a hugely successful inaugural year, 90 More Miles is back on for 2021! Run, walk or skip the length of 90-mile beach and help raise funds for local charity Kind Hands.
February 22, 2021Northland clear of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease
The highly infectious cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been cleared from Northland.
February 18, 2021Dog inherits millions
A dog in the US has inherited $6million after being named the beneficiary of her former owner.
February 16, 2021Whangarei Mid Week Market
Featuring some of the best, fresh and sustainable produce and many authentic artisans at an affordable price.
February 15, 2021Safety improvements save lives on dangerous stretch of Northland road
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has hailed safety improvements on SH1 black spots as lifesavers after a dramatic drop in fatalities on the busy stretch of Northland road.
February 11, 2021Koala causes peak hour chaos on Australian motorway
A curious koala has been rescued after causing peak hour chaos on an Australian freeway.
February 9, 2021Northland Home & Lifestyle Show
Held over three days, the Northland Home & Lifestyle Show brings together the very best in products and services for the home and lifestyle products.
February 8, 2021Waitangi: Ngāti Hine leader Waihoroi Shortland calls on Ngāpuhi to step up
A leader of a Ngāpuhi hapū long seen to block progress on the collective iwi’s Treaty settlement process has delivered a stark message for his people to step up.
February 4, 2021Thousands of dollars of ambergris, dog poo – or something else?
It was hoped a golf ball-sized lump found on a Dunedin beach could earn the lucky treasure hunter some hard cash.
February 2, 2021Music In the Vines
Live music every Saturday afternoon over Summer. Come and enjoy a platter with a glass of wine or beer while listening to great local and Auckland-based musicians.
February 1, 2021Why do men take longer to poo and are there harmful risks?
There’s a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so on Twitter, in memes, and elsewhere online.
January 28, 2021Covid 19 coronavirus: Northlanders denied tests after conflicting Healthline advice
The director general of health has today apologised for long queues that has dogged Covid-testing stations in Northland over the past two days.
January 27, 2021Kamo Touch a Truck
Touch A Truck is a community fundraising initiative created by the members of the Kamo and Ngunguru Volunteer Fire Brigade.
January 25, 2021The best selling car in (nearly) every country
The automotive industry is constantly changing, at least if you keep up with the news. But it seems that out there in the real world, things move a bit slower.
January 21, 2021Far North Summer Sounds
Far North Summer Sounds is all about whanau, fun, great tunes and lots of dancing.
January 17, 2021Covid 19 coronavirus: Tiny number using tracer app in public
A snap Herald survey suggests most shoppers have given up signing in with the Covid app – adding to concern over official figures that show the country would now struggle to trace contacts during an outbreak.
January 15, 2021Scientists discover a bizarre new way snakes climb trees
Only four major types of snake locomotion have been recognized for nearly 100 years. And we’ve discovered a fifth.
January 14, 2021Jazz Festival
Tahamoana Angora Goat farm overlooking Bream Bay is the perfect place for an outdoor concert. Set in Park like grounds with a natural amphitheater Debi and Dave invite you to join them for an afternoon and evening of Jazz.
January 11, 2021Top 10 places on Earth where gravity is broken
In these places, what goes up, doesn’t always come down. For this list, we’ll feature locales all over the globe where gravity either appears to or actually does function differently than is usual.
January 7, 2021Covid 19 coronavirus: Job scheme helps almost 270 Northlanders into work
A scheme designed to employ Northlanders who lost jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic has exceeded its target by getting just under 270 people into short-term work.
January 5, 2021Bay of Islands Music Festival
The Bay of Islands Music Festival returns in January 2021 with a mega line-up that includes pop phenomenon BENEE, kiwi legend DAVE DOBBYN, urban poet MELODOWNZ, indie stars THE BETHS and the big-ballad songstress TAMI NEILSON.
January 3, 2021Upgraded Northland rail line to reopen next month
The Auckland to Whangārei rail line upgraded from the nearly $165 million of taxpayers’ money is scheduled to reopen in just under three weeks.
December 28, 2020Waipu Community Festival 2021
The Waipu Community Festival 2021 is a family event for the Waipu and Bream Bay communities to come together and enjoy a positive start to the New Year!
December 27, 2020Lake Clearwater closed due to potentially toxic algae
Lake Clearwater in Ashburton is closed due to a potentially toxic algal bloom.
December 23, 2020US Humane Society gets 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner
A US humane society has taken in 250 guinea pigs from an inundated pet owner.
December 21, 2020Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
Two separate crashes that seriously injured motorists yesterday are the latest in a string of avoidable events on the region’s roads, Northland police say.
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