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!['They were wild': Kerikeri man relives alleged assault by teens armed with hammer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'They were wild': Kerikeri man relives alleged assault by teens armed with hammer
The man says the alleged attack with hammers was the "scariest moment" of his life.
![Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
![Blowgun darts may have targeted fish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Blowgun darts may have targeted fish
Blowgun quiver and darts from Borneo among fascinating items at Whangārei Museum
![Kevin Page: Furry visitor shatters peaceful scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kevin Page: Furry visitor shatters peaceful scene
I picked up the broom and started sweeping soggy dog biscuits and potatoes into a pile
![Location unknown for seven Northland Covid 19 cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Location unknown for seven Northland Covid 19 cases
Northland District Health Board reported 40 new cases in the region today.
![Dargaville farmer sentenced over injured, under-fed, untreated cattle and sheep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Dargaville farmer sentenced over injured, under-fed, untreated cattle and sheep
The farmer's mistreatment of animals on his farm was discovered after complaints were made
![Sheryl Mai: It's been a rollercoaster, but we made it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sheryl Mai: It's been a rollercoaster, but we made it
The vision becomes reality at last
![Hihiaua Cultural Centre's new book confronts the future and pays homage to the past](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hihiaua Cultural Centre's new book confronts the future and pays homage to the past
The Hihiaua Cultural Centre has again delivered an emotive and profound exhibition.
![Drowning claims in Northland third highest in country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Drowning claims in Northland third highest in country
Northland's high drowning numbers concern safety campaigners
![Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre symbolises freedom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre symbolises freedom
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre reaches full capacity on opening day one.
!['Vibrant, quirky and just what the town needed': Hundertwasser Art Centre opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Vibrant, quirky and just what the town needed': Hundertwasser Art Centre opens
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre reaches full capacity on opening day one.
![When you know you'll never be king of the castle, there's less point in pretending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
When you know you'll never be king of the castle, there's less point in pretending
I spent hours watching them, sometimes openly other times peeping around curtains.
![Land of nod recharges mind and body](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Land of nod recharges mind and body
The benefits of sleep are important to our wellbeing
![Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre to open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre to open
Thirty years in the making, the north's own art treasure houses to open doors.
![Brent Eastwood: Water safety initiative a real life lesson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Brent Eastwood: Water safety initiative a real life lesson
We believe education is the key to keeping our whānau safe in and around the water.
![Weed buster urges Northlanders to join battle against tree-killing vine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Weed buster urges Northlanders to join battle against tree-killing vine
Fast-growing pest vine smothers mature trees and spread vast distances on the wind.
![Edible gardeners put more than food on table](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Edible gardeners put more than food on table
The pleasure of gifting your harvest to others is priceless.
![Six Northland locations record new daily Covid cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Six Northland locations record new daily Covid cases
The number of Covid cases in Northland continues to steadily climb.
!['I was desperate to pray the gay away': Whangārei father shares conversion therapy story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'I was desperate to pray the gay away': Whangārei father shares conversion therapy story
Sydney Heremaia shares his heart-wrenching story about conversion therapy in the church.
![Why National MP Shane Reti opposed the conversion therapy bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Why National MP Shane Reti opposed the conversion therapy bill
Eyebrows were raised over Whangārei-based list MP Shane Reti's vote against the bill.
![Results from the Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Results from the Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
Some top contests in the Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
![The most beautiful small town in the country is...](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The most beautiful small town in the country is...
Kaitāia has earned the accolade in Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Beautiful Awards.
![Phoney cryptocurrency agents drain Northland man's life savings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Phoney cryptocurrency agents drain Northland man's life savings
The official police word is: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
![Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard
A 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.
![Whangārei Girls' High latest Northland school with positive cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei Girls' High latest Northland school with positive cases
Another Northland school has positive Covid cases
![Photos wanted from Northlanders in flood-prone areas for scientific research](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Photos wanted from Northlanders in flood-prone areas for scientific research
Northlanders asked to upload flood photos for Niwa research.
![Bay News: Twin Coast Cycleway extended, organ recital back on and excavation underway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bay News: Twin Coast Cycleway extended, organ recital back on and excavation underway
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
![John Williamson: Speed limits a case of horses for courses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
John Williamson: Speed limits a case of horses for courses
Speed limits have got to make sense against the look and feel of the road