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![Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff
![Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer
New Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer speaks about his role.
![Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students
Northland schools are thrilled with the move to make sanitary products free from June.
![Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
![Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo
Motorists asked to avoid SH10, south of Kāeo, after serious single vehicle crash
![Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug
How a community has pulled together after chaos caused by suspected arsonist.
![Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
Police have appealed for any information about the incident.
!['Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.
![Northland clear of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland clear of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease
M. bovis has been cleared from the North in a three-year campaign.
![Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.
![Opua boat incident under investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Opua boat incident under investigation
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
![Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
![Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion
Businesses and residents revelled in the certainty brought by changed police checkpoints.
![Comment: There's a time and a place](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Comment: There's a time and a place
History repeated at Waitangi Day 2021 - but with differences.
![Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
![Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.
![Reclamation plan divides Rangitane community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Reclamation plan divides Rangitane community
Locals are calling for a new, 'future-proofed' site for boat ramp and trailer parking.
![Kaipara valuations shoot up with tiny Ruawai soaring the most](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Kaipara valuations shoot up with tiny Ruawai soaring the most
Ruawai residents know full well why the town is on the up.
![Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
![Three Māori seats wanted by Northland Regional Council working party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Three Māori seats wanted by Northland Regional Council working party
Northland Regional Council could have up to three Māori seats.
![Kaitaia fire volunteers clock up 459 years of service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Kaitaia fire volunteers clock up 459 years of service
Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade members approaching 500 years of service
![Northland nurse Marie Noa receives prestigious award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland nurse Marie Noa receives prestigious award
Northland nurse receives prestigious honour for her work with Māori health.
![Bream Bay Combined Arts Group exhibiting Covid lockdown art](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Bream Bay Combined Arts Group exhibiting Covid lockdown art
Covid-inspired art on display by Bream Bay Combined Arts Group
![New equestrian discipline all about working together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
New equestrian discipline all about working together
Working equitation is a relatively new horse sport that's taking off in New Zealand.
![Northtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skills
Dawn ceremony for carved tomokanga (entrance way) in Northtec's Whangārei campus
![Ngāpuhi athletes fill list of most influential Māori athletes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ngāpuhi athletes fill list of most influential Māori athletes
Highest among the Northlanders was wood chopping legend Jason Wynyard.
![Northland list MP Mark Cameron makes maiden speech in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland list MP Mark Cameron makes maiden speech in Parliament
Northland-based list MP Mark Cameron has praised WWII heroes in his maiden speech.
![Multi-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Multi-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobs
Without urgent action Northland could lose its iconic kauri forests, minister says.