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![Cruise ship rescue success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Cruise ship rescue success
When a crew member aboard cruise ship Diamond Princess suffered a serious eye injury, the Northland Rescue Helicopter was tasked with winching them off the ship.
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Young activists lead Waitangi Hīkoi through Kaitāia
The young activists of tomorrow are leading the Waitangi Hīkoi as it marches through Kaitāia on Wednesday on its way to Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands.
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Summer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plants
Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.
![Bream Bay sand mining protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bream Bay sand mining protest
Around 1500 people said "say no" to the fast-track project by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay over 35 years. Video / Nigel Yellowlees
![Paradise shelduck maimed with a blow dart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Paradise shelduck maimed with a blow dart
A paradise shelduck recovering from injuries received by a blow dart. Video / DoC
![Delays on SH12 Northland after Taheke truck crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Delays on SH12 Northland after Taheke truck crash
Motorists are experiencing delays after a truck rolled between Kaikohe and Waima about 11am today. Video / Miria Henry
![Auckland woman reunited with dog after three years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Auckland woman reunited with dog after three years
Aucklander De-Anna Kitto was reunited with her dog Baby, who was presumed stolen, after three years. Video / De-Anna Kitto
![Whangārei Hospital on track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei Hospital on track
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper
![Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper
![Humpback breaches in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Humpback breaches in Northland
Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine
![Wanaka St opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
![Curious kiwi visits Russell home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Curious kiwi visits Russell home
The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone
![Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help
Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help in solving the homicide of Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video | Northern Advocate
![Flooding on Far North farm due to drains not being cleaned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Flooding on Far North farm due to drains not being cleaned
This is what happens on Paul Harvey’s Far North farm when it rains, due to Far North District Council not cleaning out drains near the farm. Video / Supplied
![Students perform haka in support of Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Students perform haka in support of Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward
Students from Te Kāpehu Whetū school and the Leadership Academy of A Company performed a haka when the decision to keep the Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward was announced.
![Southern right whale in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Southern right whale in Northland
This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall
![Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour
Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New Zealand
![A rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest
Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan
![Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at Pouto](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at Pouto
New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting
![Thousands march in Whangārei for Budget Day national protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Thousands march in Whangārei for Budget Day national protest
Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.
![Kākāriki chicks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kākāriki chicks
A pair of Kakariki that moved into predator-proofed historic bush in Glenbervie, Whangarei, are now raising chicks there. Video / Ethan Benney
![How do seagliders work?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
How do seagliders work?
How on earth will seagliders work? Shah Aslam, chief executive of Ocean Flyer, sits down with Northern Advocate journalist Denise Piper to answer your questions about seagliders.
![Whangārei social worker Carolyn Procter on son Blaine's autism journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei social worker Carolyn Procter on son Blaine's autism journey
Social worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine. Video / Northern Advocate
![Whangārei mum Emma Henricksen on son Lachie's autism journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei mum Emma Henricksen on son Lachie's autism journey
Lachie Henricksen was diagnosed with autism early on in life. Video / Northern Advocate
![Learn sign language for different towns of New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Learn sign language for different towns of New Zealand
Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the towns of New Zealand. Video / Chris Cunningham
![Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to Australia
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.
![Learn the NZSL Alphabet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Learn the NZSL Alphabet
Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the NZSL alphabet. Video / Michael Cunningham
![Fatal fire Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Fatal fire Whangārei
Police and Fire & Emergency investigate the fatal car and house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga on Monday. Video / Northern Advocate
![The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate
![Guard of honour for Police officer Gail Shepherd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Guard of honour for Police officer Gail Shepherd
Guard of honour for Northland police officer Gail Shepherd killed while out walking her dogs in Helena Bay. Video / The Northern Advocate
![The message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hear
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham
![Funding woes at Hundertwasser Art Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Funding woes at Hundertwasser Art Centre
The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah Curtis
![Brynderwyns timelapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Brynderwyns timelapse
Timelapse shows roading work done on the Brynderwyns. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
![Truck nearly collides head-on with Northland couple on one-lane bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Truck nearly collides head-on with Northland couple on one-lane bridge
An elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle Adams
![From benefit to self-employment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
From benefit to self-employment
Inspiring Northlanders reveal how they got off the benefit and into self-employment. Video / Michael Cunningham
![Northland surfer to represent New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland surfer to represent New Zealand
Northern Advocate reporter Denise Piper interviews Indi-Lee Ruddell, 14, who is representing New Zealand at the World Junior Surf Championships in El Salvador in May. Video / Denise Piper, photos / PhotoCPL
![A new industry for Northland?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A new industry for Northland?
Behind the scenes at the Northland peanut trials. Video / Michael Cunningham
![Mangawhai Heads rescue successful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mangawhai Heads rescue successful
The rescue of surfer Matthew Scott by Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service was fortunate to not be hindered by locked gates and containers. Video / Givealittle, Michael Cunningham, Elevated Media, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service