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![Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years
Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.
![Northland swimmer stars in ocean race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland swimmer stars in ocean race
Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.
![Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy
Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.
![Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child
Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.
!['He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience
A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
![Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
![Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
![Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
![Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
![Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
![Restricted fire season imposed across Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
![Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat
Northland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.
![They're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
They're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 years
Wētāpunga, which weigh as much as a small bird, were last seen in Northland in the 1880s.
![Shopping local helps boost business this Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Shopping local helps boost business this Christmas
Reporter Jenny Ling has tips for shopping local while making a difference this Christmas.
![Word wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Word wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZ
Beau Mounter has notched the nation's highest score in an annual Year 3 spelling contest.
![Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless
Donations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.
![Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
![Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau
Successful in the men's final were Kensington with Arapohue the runners-up.
!['Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers
Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.
![Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence
Neal Parlane scored Northland's third representative century on Monday.
![How a growing gap is being filled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
How a growing gap is being filled
Courses designed to build confidence prime youth to enter a sector crying out for workers
![Superyacht with quite a history visits Bay of Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Superyacht with quite a history visits Bay of Islands
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
![Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists
Despite the risk, many health providers did not expect more Covid cases in Northland.
![Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach
Surfers will converge on Whangārei's Ocean Beach for an annual surf comp early next year.
![Hikurangi sleighs Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hikurangi sleighs Christmas
Hikurangi Christmas Parade and Festival a hit with locals.
![Kerikeri firefighters honoured for 25 years' service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kerikeri firefighters honoured for 25 years' service
Noel Green and Steve 'Mudguard' Edwards recognised for quarter-century commitment.
![Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic
Two of Northland's top cricket exports, Makayla Templeton and Olivia Lobb, were in action.
![Tired tourist attraction reborn as a 'living cultural centre'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Tired tourist attraction reborn as a 'living cultural centre'
Te Ahurea, the reinvented Rewa's Village, will offer learning, workshops and waka.
![Northland rescue chopper wish comes true](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland rescue chopper wish comes true
Northland children get dream ride in NEST chopper, thanks to Make-A-Wish.