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![World's largest sailing cats return to Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
World's largest sailing cats return to Whangārei
Two of the world's largest cruising catamarans return to Whangārei.
![Māori wards on agenda for all four Northland councils](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Māori wards on agenda for all four Northland councils
Northland is making history by looking at whether to bring in Māori wards in all councils.
![Mangamuka Gorge SH1 to reopen by Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Mangamuka Gorge SH1 to reopen by Christmas
The key Far North highway was hit by eight slips triggered by the July 17 deluge.
![Labour's Kelvin Davis retains Te Tai Tokerau seat for third term](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Labour's Kelvin Davis retains Te Tai Tokerau seat for third term
Te Tai Tokerau incumbent Kelvin Davis is humbled to have kept the seat for a third term.
![Losing the Ranfurly Shield most hurtful for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Losing the Ranfurly Shield most hurtful for Northland
Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.
![Northland result 'on a knife edge' - King](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland result 'on a knife edge' - King
King won on the night but by only 742 votes - and special votes could hand it to Prime.
![Five reasons Whangārei electorate result too close to call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Five reasons Whangārei electorate result too close to call
Election night fails to find clear winner in Whangārei electorate.
![Special votes could decide Whangārei electorate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Special votes could decide Whangārei electorate
Emily Henderson open to the idea of working alongside Dr Shane Reti.
![Campaign boss: Ill-discipline, PM's popularity cost Nats the election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Campaign boss: Ill-discipline, PM's popularity cost Nats the election
Many people voted for Jacinda Ardern rather than Labour, Northland National
![Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning
![Whangarei's Brad Olsen opens up about being the go-to guy on the country's economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangarei's Brad Olsen opens up about being the go-to guy on the country's economy
Former Whangarei resident Brad Olsen has become New Zealand's go-to guy on the economy.
![Petrol station raided for cigarettes for fourth time in six months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Petrol station raided for cigarettes for fourth time in six months
Thousands of dollars' worth of tobacco products were stolen from a Whangārei business.
![Tropical fruits the way to go in winterless Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Tropical fruits the way to go in winterless Northland
A climate report warns of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts in Northland.
![Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei
While touring New Zealand, singer Maggie Cocco finds love at a Whangārei Irish bar.
![Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.
![Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
![Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
![Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.
![Magpies defend Shield against the Taniwha](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Magpies defend Shield against the Taniwha
Magpies overpower Northland Taniwha to retain the Ranfurly Shield in Napier.
![Kerikeri High to reopen on Monday after fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kerikeri High to reopen on Monday after fire
Fire-damaged Northland school reopens on Monday
![Messages of support for Taniwha before Shield challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Messages of support for Taniwha before Shield challenge
Taniwha fans are hoping for a win tonight.
![The Owl and the Pussy-Cat sail into Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat sail into Whangārei
It's a fantastical journey with an important message.
![Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home
After 41 years, Northland rugby fans hope to bring Ranfurly Shield home again.
![Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
![Work starts on Mid North water storage scheme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Work starts on Mid North water storage scheme
First of up to four Mid North dams will be built just east of Kaikohe.
![Potential in pigs, says Northland pig farm owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Potential in pigs, says Northland pig farm owner
Pork industry growth offers opportunities for pig farming ventures, says Graham Taylor.
![Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off
Despite a Covid-shortened season and fewer passengers, spending in North rose 17 per cent.
![Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.