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!['I feel violated': Thieves target businesses in small town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'I feel violated': Thieves target businesses in small town
Police are operating regular prevention patrols in the area as a response to the problem
![Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins
Northland lifeguards scoop seven wins at Northern Region Surf Life Saving awards evening
![Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits
New $1.2 million floating pontoon in Whangārei to draw international vessels.
![Oruku Landing - to proceed or not?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Oruku Landing - to proceed or not?
It would be fair to say feelings were 50/50 for and against the project.
![Takaimaania Ngata-Henare: Bilingual orator, business owner, national table tennis player, what else is this 14-year-old doing?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare: Bilingual orator, business owner, national table tennis player, what else is this 14-year-old doing?
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare wins the Senior Māori Tā Himi Henare Memorial Trophy.
![Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward
The foundation is fundraising to create a more comfortable space for children in hospital.
![Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million
Northland's $76 million kiwifruit crop a new record yield.
![What top Northland chefs are cooking at home this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
What top Northland chefs are cooking at home this winter
Top Northland chefs offer tips on how to make practical, nourishing winter food
!['I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room
A large concrete brick landed next to the 74-year-old's head.
![House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets
Roberta and George Niha lost their 30-year-old house in Pipiwai to a fire.
![Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards
James Calvert has spent the past four years bringing Northlanders closer together.
![Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'
About 1600 utes, trucks, vans and tractors brought Northland towns to a standstill.
![Comment: Latest investment to grow rail for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Comment: Latest investment to grow rail for Northland
These rail improvements are a game changer – for rail and region as a whole: Greg Miller.
![Photos: Howl of a protest sweeps Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Photos: Howl of a protest sweeps Northland
Thousands of Northlanders took to utes, tractors, trucks and vans in a day of protest.
![Speed limit cuts welcomed: 'There's too many drivers who speed along here'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Speed limit cuts welcomed: 'There's too many drivers who speed along here'
Review also proposes reducing speed limit on 90 Mile Beach and every street in Moerewa.
![Wandatrak: The device helping find dementia sufferers who wander](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wandatrak: The device helping find dementia sufferers who wander
Missing people could be found in a matter of hours rather than days thanks to device.
![Old-school sounds for Whangārei listeners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Old-school sounds for Whangārei listeners
Return of Flava's old-school sounds will be music to Whangārei fans' ears.
![One new Māori ward councillor for Kaipara District Council from review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
One new Māori ward councillor for Kaipara District Council from review
New Māori ward for Kaipara will bring an extra councillor to the table
![Northland lifeguards make their mark as Awards of Excellence finalists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland lifeguards make their mark as Awards of Excellence finalists
Winners will be named tomorrow at an awards evening in Auckland.
![Car hits tree: two people seriously injured in Kawakawa crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Car hits tree: two people seriously injured in Kawakawa crash
Five people were in the car at the time it collided with a tree in Kawakawa.
![Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug
An arsonist in Ahipara is putting pressure on already busy volunteer firefighters.
![Improvements made to 'absolute dog of an intersection' in the Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Improvements made to 'absolute dog of an intersection' in the Far North
A new roundabout at the dangerous Puketona intersection was officially opened yesterday.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
Bird's nest starts a tractor fire; consultation on speed limits.
![Surf school, rongoā lollies, books showcased by enterprising youngsters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Surf school, rongoā lollies, books showcased by enterprising youngsters
This year's entries cover everything from surf lessons to kids' books and rongoā lollies
![Contaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Contaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last year
Site operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.
![Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
![Councillors vote for further investigation into multi-million dollar development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Councillors vote for further investigation into multi-million dollar development
Government funding of $60m too enticing to let go for development in Whangārei.
![Fundraising machines: How the Hokianga raised over $30,000 for their rescue helicopter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fundraising machines: How the Hokianga raised over $30,000 for their rescue helicopter
Hokianga residents have raised over $30,000 for Northland's rescue helicopter service.