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![Tropical fruits the way to go in winterless Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Tropical fruits the way to go in winterless Northland
A climate report warns of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts in Northland.
![Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei
While touring New Zealand, singer Maggie Cocco finds love at a Whangārei Irish bar.
![Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.
![Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
![After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday
Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout on SH1 to open on Monday for first time.
![Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls
13 bakers have put their best meat-filled pastries forward.
![Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
![Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.
![Messages of support for Taniwha before Shield challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Messages of support for Taniwha before Shield challenge
Taniwha fans are hoping for a win tonight.
![The Owl and the Pussy-Cat sail into Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat sail into Whangārei
It's a fantastical journey with an important message.
![Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home
After 41 years, Northland rugby fans hope to bring Ranfurly Shield home again.
![Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
![Work starts on Mid North water storage scheme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Work starts on Mid North water storage scheme
First of up to four Mid North dams will be built just east of Kaikohe.
![Potential in pigs, says Northland pig farm owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Potential in pigs, says Northland pig farm owner
Pork industry growth offers opportunities for pig farming ventures, says Graham Taylor.
![Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off
Despite a Covid-shortened season and fewer passengers, spending in North rose 17 per cent.
![Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
News snippets from Northland
No injuries in SH1 crash; and Bay Walking Weekend returns.
![Fiji double celebration comes to Kororāreka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Fiji double celebration comes to Kororāreka
Th Covid border closure brings Fiji's 50th-anniversary celebrations to the Bay of Islands.
![Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer
![Builders pull together to help animal charity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Builders pull together to help animal charity
BOI Animal Rescue has helped countless creatures since 2016 - now they're getting a hand.
![Court removes Stephenson Island trustees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Court removes Stephenson Island trustees
Two men breached fiduciary duty to all the owners of Stephenson Island.
![Shellfish ban imposed on Northland's west coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Shellfish ban imposed on Northland's west coast
Phone Healthline or seek medical attention if you become ill after eating shellfish.
![Whangārei's Kathy Ramsay walking from Cape Reinga to home city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Whangārei's Kathy Ramsay walking from Cape Reinga to home city
The 53-year-old begins her Northland trek today, walking for mental health.
![Whatuwhiwhi community has had enough of methamphetamine scourge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Whatuwhiwhi community has had enough of methamphetamine scourge
Far North community marches against methamphetamine.
![Vandalised Northland election billboards 'more violent in nature'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Vandalised Northland election billboards 'more violent in nature'
The 2020 general election campaign has taken a sinister turn in Northland.
![Pink Ribbon bike ride in Northland raised $7144](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Pink Ribbon bike ride in Northland raised $7144
Motorbike ride through Northland raised more than $7000 to help fight breast cancer.
![Avocado thefts a public health risk, grower says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Avocado thefts a public health risk, grower says
Insecticide spray warning: Buyers of stolen fruit don't know if it's safe to eat.