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![First peek at $4.5m, 22-metre fishing vessel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
First peek at $4.5m, 22-metre fishing vessel
The $4.5m, 72-foot (22m) boat is being built in Opua for Northland fishing brothers.
![Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost
Takou Bay kauri sanctuary an attempt to safeguard future of species threatened by dieback.
![Union suggest use of alternative ways of producing fuel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Union suggest use of alternative ways of producing fuel
Hundreds of job at the refinery could be culled as demand for fuel slumps.
![Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
![Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
![Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be
A scan revealed Smith was at risk of becoming paralysed from the neck down.
![Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue
Aged care advocates say there's a shortage of dementia units in Northland.
![Maungaturoto pair win on home turf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Maungaturoto pair win on home turf
It was the first centre title for both Malcolm Scott and Keith Youngman on Sunday.
![Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
![Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer
Dave Pennington helps the Red Cross at home and abroad in a variety of ways.
![Northland Regional Council takes timber processor to court over unpaid debt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland Regional Council takes timber processor to court over unpaid debt
The council is seeking $860,580 in outstanding principal, costs and interest from REL.
![In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased
News snippets from Northland.
![Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says
Northlanders love spending time with their whānau more than the average Kiwi.
![Kathy had part of her leg amputated. Now she supports other amputees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kathy had part of her leg amputated. Now she supports other amputees
"Maybe I can do something to help": Whanganui woman offers peer support.
![Brrrr! Swimmers brave icy water in Paihia's mid-winter race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Brrrr! Swimmers brave icy water in Paihia's mid-winter race
A round-up of events and news snippets from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
![Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
![Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases
The DHB is continuing to test for Covid-19 with extended hours at testing centres.
![Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
![Northland news in brief: Man sustains injuries from shotgun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland news in brief: Man sustains injuries from shotgun
News snippets from across the region.
![Ex-NDHB head Brown calling for digital focus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ex-NDHB head Brown calling for digital focus
Brown welcomed the proposed changes to the number of DHBs and how their boards functioned.
![Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
![Wayne Brown: Milk plant project 'complicated'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wayne Brown: Milk plant project 'complicated'
Market volatility a major factor holding back construction of milk plant in Kerikeri.
![Jobs for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Jobs for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects
Jobs and opportunities for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects.
![Why Northland's tsunami sirens are causing confusion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why Northland's tsunami sirens are causing confusion
Northland's tsunami sirens confused with fire alarms.
![More nurses needed to meet demand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
More nurses needed to meet demand
Covid-19 impact may worsen nurse shortage in Northland.