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![Putrid plant blossoms in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Putrid plant blossoms in Whangārei
A notoriously foul-smelling plant has flowered in a Whangārei woman's garden.
![Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
![Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji
The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.
![Passion for scooter riding gives Kerikeri teen chance to compete at world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Passion for scooter riding gives Kerikeri teen chance to compete at world champs
Cooper Steen is keen to compete overseas but it's 'quite nerve-wracking'.
![No room at the inn as rugby fever grips Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
No room at the inn as rugby fever grips Whangārei
Accommodation and hospitality sectors are booming in Whangārei, thanks to the rugby.
![Prolific children's writer makes the switch to crime novels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Prolific children's writer makes the switch to crime novels
Switching between writing children's books and writing crime hasn't fazed Sherryl Clark.
![Slip slop slap: High UV index levels prompt warnings to protect against harsh sun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Slip slop slap: High UV index levels prompt warnings to protect against harsh sun
Experts are warning Northlanders to be careful in the sun this weekend.
![New Northland Regional Council member gets in with a sliver of votes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New Northland Regional Council member gets in with a sliver of votes
Former Far North deputy mayor Tania McInnes doesn't want a recount
![Rebuilt Whangārei Boys' High School officially open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rebuilt Whangārei Boys' High School officially open
The new buildings, including a 1300-seat auditorium, cost $50m.
![Rugby World Cup: Live from Whangārei's Northland Events Stadium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rugby World Cup: Live from Whangārei's Northland Events Stadium
LIVE: Photos and news from Match Day 5 of Rugby World Cup 2021 in Whangārei
![Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after bike and car collide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after bike and car collide
A motorcyclist was injured in the crash in Ruatangata, Whangārei.
![Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu to captain Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu to captain Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu proud to lead Black Ferns in her home province
![Northland's longest serving politician named Whangārei Deputy Mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland's longest serving politician named Whangārei Deputy Mayor
New Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo has appointed his deputy mayor - find out who.
![Gwen Lawson's wrap of the Northland bowls scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gwen Lawson's wrap of the Northland bowls scene
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
![Unprecedented success for Whangārei's Hātea Run athletes at Tāupo Ultramarathon with win in 50km event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Unprecedented success for Whangārei's Hātea Run athletes at Tāupo Ultramarathon with win in 50km event
Whangārei's Sam Rout wins 50km ultramarathon at first attempt
![News snippets: Firefighters strike; 71yo in fatal crash named; Tutukaka Twilight Market back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
News snippets: Firefighters strike; 71yo in fatal crash named; Tutukaka Twilight Market back
The latest news bites from around the region.
![One critically injured, one seriously injured in Ngararatunua crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
One critically injured, one seriously injured in Ngararatunua crash
The crash was reported to emergency services at 8.32am.
![Word on the street in Kaikohe: Moko Tepania's election lifts pride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Word on the street in Kaikohe: Moko Tepania's election lifts pride
Pride and hope for the future is tempered by realism about the powers of local government.
![Shakespeare funding announced by MoE - Northlanders thrilled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Shakespeare funding announced by MoE - Northlanders thrilled
The Ministry of Education has agreed to provide some support to Shakespeare in schools.
![Bout time: Northland slugger taking on former world champ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bout time: Northland slugger taking on former world champ
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu back in the ring ahead of overseas bout
![Popular markets return to the Canopy Bridge after three year hiatus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Popular markets return to the Canopy Bridge after three year hiatus
It's been three years since the Whangārei famous markets were held on the canopy bridge.
![Bagpipes and haka: Scotland rugby enjoy Māori welcome](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bagpipes and haka: Scotland rugby enjoy Māori welcome
Ngātiwai iwi welcomed the Scottish Rugby Women's Rugby Team at Ngunguru Marae on Tuesday.
![Black Fern Krystal Murray hopes Rugby World Cup in Northland inspires next generation of women players](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Black Fern Krystal Murray hopes Rugby World Cup in Northland inspires next generation of women players
Northland Black Fern Krystal Murray speaks ahead of Saturday's game against Scotland.
![Artist calls it quits after 'sustained and nasty attacks', cultural appropriation row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Artist calls it quits after 'sustained and nasty attacks', cultural appropriation row
Northland artist Lester Hall merges Māori symbols with Kiwiana imagery.
![Teens arrested after burglary, aggravated robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Teens arrested after burglary, aggravated robbery
Two 15-year-olds and a 13-year-old have been charged.
![Northland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendant
A trial for Northland leader Sonny Tau has been aborted due to legal reasons.
![Emergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Emergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacks
A worrying number of dog attacks on Far North residents has prompted calls for resourcing.
!['It's appalling': Presence of women in local body government declines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'It's appalling': Presence of women in local body government declines
Northland has had three women mayors and one regional council chair.