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Sandcastle comp on again; and stolen sick puppy returned.
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Hopes for bumper turnout at Kaikohe show
Free kids' rides expected to be a big drawcard this Saturday.
Police investigating attempt to injure protected seagulls
DoC urges people to report attempts to injure or kill endangered seagulls in Northland.
Witnesses wanted to fight ahead of Ōpua homicide
Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed
Rāhui on harbour to protect falling scallop stocks
Far North hapu have laid a three-year rāhui on taking scallops from the Whangaroa harbour.
Highest temps in parts of Northland, Niwa says
It's been a year of drought and heavy deluge in Northland.
Northland girl's fundraiser wins guru's attention and US$10,000 for charity
Anika Beren, 10, hoped to raise $1000 for BOI Animal Rescue. She's now gone over $15,000.
Seeing 'little critter' was best start to the new year
Oystercatcher chick hatches at Ahipara bird sanctuary for the first time in decades.
Photos: Bay of Islands Music Festival 2021
More than 3500 people packed Kainui Vineyard for a show headlined by Benee and Dobbyn.
Sick puppy stolen from the back of a Northland animal rescue van in Kawakawa
Northland animal rescue charity devastated after a sick puppy was stolen from their van
Water safety messages seem to be getting through
One in five boaties in Northland still not wearing lifejackets.
Ruapekapeka remembrance heals rifts of 175 years ago
'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.
Kaipara storm past Kamo for T20 glory
Kamo had lost only one of five games leading into the final and looked the favourite.
Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Trial run between Swanson and Whangārei successful
Freight on the re-opened Northland line should resume later this week.
Police seek mystery witness as murder inquiry continues
CCTV shows a woman witnessed the Kawakawa altercation that preceded a killing in Ōpua.
Historic church organ damaged, locals urged to be vigilant
St James organist has carried out a temporary fix but expert has to come up from Oamaru.
Police appealing for car/fight sightings after Ōpua stabbing
Anyone with footage of an altercation on Thursday could upload it at crew.nzpolice.org.
Northland news in brief: Six60 play Waitangi
Northland news in brief on Monday, January 10, 2021.
Photos: Russell's tall ships race 2021
The annual Russell Boating Club event is more a celebration of sail than a serious race.
Paralysed Whangārei teen gets life-changing surgery
Five-hour nerve transplant surgery aims to help restore movement in hands.
Wildlife park reopening planned for this month
People are urged to book online when Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary resumes public visits.
Love of lifesaving: Waipū lifeguard celebrates 50th season
Waipū Cove surf lifeguard Ian Godfrey has spent 50 years saving Northland beachgoers.
Northland tourism leaders excited by weather prediction
Niwa predicts temperatures in Northland to be above average this summer.
The future of heavy metal hails from Northland - Waipū band Alien Weaponry
"For metallers, it's bigger than being on the cover of Rolling Stone."
What makes Northland an idyllic holiday hotspot?
What makes Northland the favoured summer break destination for Kiwis.
Water restrictions cranked up in Kaitaia
From Friday hoses, sprinklers banned in Kaitaia along with some commercial water use.
First home buyers looking at less desirable suburbs
Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.
Water shutdown looms in part of Kerikeri while pipe replaced
Until an undersize pipe is replaced water tankers are being sent to Kaikohe and Moerewa.
Northland's top 2020 Trade Me listings revealed
Northland's top 5 Trade Me listings of 2020.
Suspected gas leak in Whangārei's city centre sparks emergency response
Suspected gas leak that closed busy part of central Whangārei caused by the sewer