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News in brief: Emergency Services Family Fun Day to kick off
The latest news bites from around the region.

'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."

Carolyn Hansen: Health in mind
When we're healthy mentally, we're able to realise our full potential.

Our Treasures: Celebrating seniors at Kiwi North
Evidence of mining for silver goes back about 5000 year.

Jonny Wilkinson: Infamous examples of mistakes been made more than once
If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got.

Northland's only finalist for New Zealand Television Awards
Northland larger-than-life celebrity Luke Bird considers himself to be a strong contender to win this year's best television personality honour at the New Zealand Television Awards this year. Video / The Northern Advocate

Kaipara mayor on his controversial calls at the helm
Craig Jepson: 'If you have an opinion it can be a dangerous place in local government.'

Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing
But Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.

Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.

Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration
Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.

From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.

Pro American surfer surprises locals along Northland coastlines
"John John" Florence made landfall in Northland at Ocean Beach

Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.

Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.

The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment
Joanne Phillips wouldn't have sought medical care if it wasn't for a Far North pothole.

Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest

Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery's green initiatives recognised.

Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!
Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan

News in brief: Kāinga Ora complex leads way in solar electricity; what to do with unused medication
The latest news bites from around the region.

Bay News: A Cracker of a Christmas concert; silent auction for art
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home
Five Far North fire appliances are at the scene.

'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.

Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'
Strike action is a last resort to get the Government's attention, one teacher says.

One person dies following car-motorbike crash
A motorcycle and car collided near Whakapara.

Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
There may be a second release of general admission tickets.

Opening the tech industry to Northland kura kaupapa Māori
"Getting kura kids into the industry is important."

Kevin Page: Who was I to tell Mrs P what had really happened
Motivation has stayed in the back of the closet lately.

New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.

News in brief: House destroyed by fire in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.