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![Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.
![Covid 19 coronavirus: Northlanders facing long waits for second jab told not to worry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northlanders facing long waits for second jab told not to worry
Health officials say body will respond in the same way even with a delayed second jab.
![Arrest after alleged gun threat at Horeke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Arrest after alleged gun threat at Horeke
Last Tuesday's incident forced police to seal off a South Hokianga road for several hours.
![Rural butchery adapts through changing times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rural butchery adapts through changing times
The tourists are gone but have been replaced with campervans filled with travelling Kiwis.
![Early demand for winter firewood in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Early demand for winter firewood in Whangārei
Rainfall in Northland this winter is most likely to be near normal, says Niwa.
![Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
![Judge's love for cars and music attracts fits of laughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Judge's love for cars and music attracts fits of laughter
Retired Northland judge accepts two-year temporary appointment.
![News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation
News snippets from around the region.
![Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
![People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action
Most drivers just want to get across town but they're forced through a clogged CBD instead
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.
![Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
![Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions
Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Bay of Islands attracts 640 submissions
![Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.
![Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display
Kiwi North's latest exhibition brings Whangarei's heritage buildings to life with a twist.
![Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.
![Median house price in Northland rises to $667,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Median house price in Northland rises to $667,000
Otangarei community leader worried low-income whānau are moving out as investors pounce.
![Old Boys Marist lead points table after another big win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Old Boys Marist lead points table after another big win
Another loss for Waipu in an otherwise competitive game.
![Pink Ribbon fundraiser at Whangārei Heads gives $15,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pink Ribbon fundraiser at Whangārei Heads gives $15,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Foundation gets $125,000 from just one Whangārei fundraiser
![Northland's red-shade algal bloom turns up at another beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's red-shade algal bloom turns up at another beach
Red algal bloom turns up 20km away from Waipū Cove.
![Snorkelling programme takes out top environmental award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Snorkelling programme takes out top environmental award
Northland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.
![How a new job club is helping Northlanders from all walks of life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
How a new job club is helping Northlanders from all walks of life
Help to brush up on interviewing skills, CVs and available jobs.
![Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology
Northland's top cop acknowledged the distress police shortcomings created for the family.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
Northland police get a new make of patrol car; and fog disrupts the rescue of an ill man.
![Ditching the kinship of cigarettes - 'got a light cuz?'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ditching the kinship of cigarettes - 'got a light cuz?'
Half a million New Zealanders still smoke daily. About 13 die every day as a result.
![Talented young Northlanders going for success with Smokefreerockquest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Talented young Northlanders going for success with Smokefreerockquest
Smokefreerockquest Northland heats see talented youngsters chosen for regional final
![Landowners worried about Significant Natural Areas policy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Landowners worried about Significant Natural Areas policy
The FNDC policy has been labelled a modern-day 'land grab' by some opponents.
![Racists Anonymous show taps deep-seated NZ attitudes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Racists Anonymous show taps deep-seated NZ attitudes
Brace yourself for laughs, tears and discomfort as the daring production comes to North.
![Family's world turned upside-down with cystic fibrosis diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Family's world turned upside-down with cystic fibrosis diagnosis
Dargaville family's new norm adapting to life with cystic fibrosis.