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The latest news bites from around the region.
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Dun Mihaka remembered as a relentless fighter for justice
Te reo Māori advocate and Māori rights activist Te Ringa Mangu 'Dun' Mihaka has died.
Who dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolen
A reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.
'They've been missing for about 200 years': Giant wētā return to Bay of Islands
Over 300 juvenile wētāpunga were released onto two islands in the Bay of Islands.
Hokianga hui first step in new Northland biodiversity protection pilot
Northland has been chosen as one of three Government pilot regions.
Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
Kaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian Batchelor
The claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.
Kāitāia Christmas parade organisers say event at risk
Poor crowd behaviour, lack of resources risk shelving popular community Xmas event
'Fatal for the sector': Percentage of funding for Northland GPs revealed
Northland GPs hit out at Te Whatu Ora over funding shortfall.
Nothing beats history between old mates
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Far North news in brief: Hospice donation, Lotto win and cat control help
News snippets from across the Far North.
At 75, most have retired - but it means a new Mangōnui restaurant for 'retired' winemaker
New fine-dining place in Mangōnui to feature award-winning wines made by owner.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
Northland news in brief: Warrant out for anti-mandate campaigner; teachers accept pay offer
The latest news bites from around the region.
Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival
Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.
'It was like watching a movie': Off-duty lifeguard hailed for dramatic dog rescue
A trip to the beach took a sour turn when a pet dog plunged over a cliff into surf.
Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom
Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.
$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.
Watch: Dog trapped by waves at Langs Beach safely rescued
Raro the dog needed rescuing after falling off a cliff near Langs Beach. Video / Liz Mackie
Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught
Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.
Swells of up to 6m expected on Northland's west coast
Hoswers and winds to start easing off later today.
Siblings all graduate at same time
The Whangārei trio were all in the same place at the same time — for their graduation.
Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds
Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.
Popular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school trip
The dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.
Room for two: The popular avocado farm hailed for its native mushrooms
Advocate photographer Tania Whyte captures an inside look at the popular growers.
Andrew Young: Time to mobilise to fight cancer
OPINION: Why your support for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day matters.
'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered
Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man
Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
Vandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.
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News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
Clairvoyant who 'conned' $19m Lotto winner: Claims of debts emerge
Kim Helmbright created an aura of trust among those who befriended her.