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![No seatbelts in fatal crash at Ōkaihau, investigator says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
No seatbelts in fatal crash at Ōkaihau, investigator says
Second woman flown to Whangārei Hospital with serious head injuries.
![Case of the flew: Airport figures to take a hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Case of the flew: Airport figures to take a hit
Covid-19 will have a big impact on the bottom line at airport
![Chess pawn discovery at Paihia triggers online search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Chess pawn discovery at Paihia triggers online search
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
![Photos: New trust's Waitangi River planting day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Photos: New trust's Waitangi River planting day
Volunteers plant almost 10,000 trees over two days for new river restoration trust.
![Work to start on Kerikeri Inlet boat ramp access](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Work to start on Kerikeri Inlet boat ramp access
Access would ease pressure on north side of inlet but is opposed by local hapū.
![Cash for Kerikeri projects welcomed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Cash for Kerikeri projects welcomed
Government cash injection likened to Northland weather: Drought followed by flood.
![Farm owner humbled by offers of help from former employees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Farm owner humbled by offers of help from former employees
Several ex-workers offer to help at flooded Hikurangi Swamp farm.
![Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring
Two of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.
![Speed limits to drop on SH1, SH10](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Speed limits to drop on SH1, SH10
Speed limit cut will add 12 seconds to driving length of Puketona Rd, NZTA says.
![Car enthusiasts raise cash for mate with cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Car enthusiasts raise cash for mate with cancer
All proceeds will go to Hollie McIntyre, 30, who has a rare, aggressive form of cancer.
![NDHB admits staff development course rates need improving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
NDHB admits staff development course rates need improving
With a preferred rate of 80%, three of the courses' attendance rates were below 60%.
![Pupils stoked with letter back from PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Pupils stoked with letter back from PM
New Zealand's response to Covid-19 turns into a learning exercise for a Far North school
![Brown cites Auckland bias in port talks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Brown cites Auckland bias in port talks
Business lobby group's proposes a man-made island ship terminal in the Firth of Thames.
![Go Local! Waipapa businesses seek local support during major works](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Go Local! Waipapa businesses seek local support during major works
Shop owners are urging customers to remain loyal during a double-whammy of financial pain.
![Some day, my prints will come](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Some day, my prints will come
Concrete handprints from Whangārei Millennium project to be returned
![The famous Eel McPherson leaves town after storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
The famous Eel McPherson leaves town after storm
Eel McPherson taught kids not all eels were mean.
![Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm
They've survived the biggest economic challenge in a generation - but still need help.
![Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
![Northland MP storms out of port meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland MP storms out of port meeting
MP Matt King says the meeting was an NZ First campaign rally in disguise.
![Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams
The Māori Television show pairs a longtime star with a social media sensation.
![Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable
More homes may be deemed unfit for occupation once further inspections have been done.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South collection tomorrow; and racial abuse investigated.
![Allegations involved sex with a minor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Allegations involved sex with a minor
Man facing significant number of sex charges, together with four others in Northland.
![Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack
Police release images of the offender who struck during darkness.
![Northland town breaks record for warmest July](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland town breaks record for warmest July
Northeasterlies one of the reasons for above average temps in Northland this winter.
![Govt grants $8m for Kerikeri projects, $1m for dog pounds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Govt grants $8m for Kerikeri projects, $1m for dog pounds
Projects include Domain revamp, wharf, sports facilities, sculpture and dog pounds.
![Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.
![RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre
'It's the end of one era and the beginning of another': Whangārei RSA president.