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![First time to Whangārei for sound journey instrumentalist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
First time to Whangārei for sound journey instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist to host sound journey in Whangārei.
![Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.
![City street will be one way due to roadworks masterplan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
City street will be one way due to roadworks masterplan
A busy Whangārei street down to one way
![Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
![Lawnmower sparks large blaze in Tutukaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Lawnmower sparks large blaze in Tutukaka
Church Bay residents praise the firefighters and helicopter pilots who tackled the fire.
![Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.
![Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.
![Smoke alarm, sprinklers save lives at home for disabled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Smoke alarm, sprinklers save lives at home for disabled
Five residents, some with limited mobility, and one staff member were in the house.
![Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.
![Whangārei sees graduation of 30 new teachers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei sees graduation of 30 new teachers
30 new teachers graduate from University of Auckland's Tai Tokerau campus
![5.5 tonne digger stolen from Whangārei paddock threatens contractor's livelihood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
5.5 tonne digger stolen from Whangārei paddock threatens contractor's livelihood
Whangārei contractor's livelihood threatened by brazen theft of his 5.5 tonne digger
!['We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup
Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.
![Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
![Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote
Vince Cocurullo says it's important the community's voice is heard.
![Northland dairy farm first workshop in DairyNZ's options series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland dairy farm first workshop in DairyNZ's options series
Booth family farm near Titoki included in the sustainability programme.
![Poplars and willows for sale from Northland Regional Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Poplars and willows for sale from Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council is again selling poplars and willows to help stop erosion
![Men have new roof to gather under in Kerikeri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Men have new roof to gather under in Kerikeri
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
![Kiwifruit sector braces for record harvest amid staff shortage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kiwifruit sector braces for record harvest amid staff shortage
Northland kiwifruit growers are bracing for an "extra challenging" harvest.
![Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland
Northland gears up to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers at the end of March.
![Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
![Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.
![Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.
![Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
The new treatment station is about to come on-stream, boosting volumes by almost 50pc.
![Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
![Watch: Car rolls on Kerikeri's main street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: Car rolls on Kerikeri's main street
Firefighters left wondering how driver managed to roll the car onto its side in CBD.
![Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
![Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
![Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.