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Construction firm fined for Kerikeri stream pollution
Members of the public contacted Advocate with concerns about discoloured Wairoa Stream.

Staffy owner's neighbour thwarts dog theft
Two men tried to grab the animal off the side of the road.

Taking the pulse of Muriwhenua health reforms
Chair of the Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora Board to visit Muriwhenua.

Man who died in Onerahi homicide named by police
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in a Whangārei property last Thursday.

'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forest
Angus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.

Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi

Bank refuses to refund $49k stolen from pensioner’s online account
Westpac says it is not liable for the stolen money.

Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.

Plans for private fireworks fizzle out in Far North amid ban
The temporary ban kicks in on November 2 and will last until April 30 next year.

Kiwi road toll won't reduce in Kerikeri Peninsula unless speed does
Kerikeri Peninsula residents feel they've done all they can to protect local kiwi.

Dargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Dargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.

News bites: Axe man misses out on world title; driver thrown from car
The latest news snippets from around the region.

Ōpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing project
Two years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".

Comment: The short lived garage reclamation
Imagine my surprise as I pulled into my driveway and went to my garage.

Whangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Whangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador

Far North local business wants to help whānau in need grow their own kai
Grow Your Own Northland wants whānau to do just that with their own kai.

Fijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World Cup
Former Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.

Covid-19: 20,522 new cases in 7 days, rolling average is 2926 per day
A seven-day update from the Ministry of Health is expected to show a rise in subvariants.

Man arrested and charged with Onerahi murder
A 42-year-old will appear in court this afternoon, facing a murder charge.

Swords at the ready: First ever Northland Fraser Fencing tournament a success
Youngsters cross swords at fencing tournament in honour of the late Rod Fraser.

Māori housing 'beyond a crisis': Govt commits $55m to help Tai Tokerau
Iwi and hapū are getting the chance to pilot solutions they have designed for communities.

Shane Reti: Declined GP referrals the tip of the iceberg
Easing pressures on the health system will be challenging.

Thousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.

'We're just doing our job': Frontline road workers appeal for patience from frustrated drivers
The first week of roadworks at Kerikeri Rd has brought out the worst in residents.

Whangārei student 'nervous' delivering match ball
A dad is proud his daughter played a role in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.

Fire in the Belly: Tai Tokerau authors determined to bring tūpuna to life
A new book encourages tamariki to learn about their history through whakapapa narratives.

Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.

Black Ferns thrash Wales in Whangārei
Portia Woodman becomes the all-time leading try-scorer in Rugby World Cup history.

SH1 re-opened after car reportedly crashes down bank
State Highway 1 was closed near Brynderwyn, Kaipara until 10.30am this morning.