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![What's On: Circus, school holiday activities and rodeo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
What's On: Circus, school holiday activities and rodeo
If you're running out of things to do with the kids, check out our list.
![Stage two of meningococcal vaccinations under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Stage two of meningococcal vaccinations under way
Northland DHB to open more community clinics for meningococcal vaccination.
![Firefighters relieved after a drop in rubbish fire callouts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Firefighters relieved after a drop in rubbish fire callouts
Total fire ban in Northland may not be necessary.
![Juniors reel in impressive haul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Juniors reel in impressive haul
Over 40 fish were caught by a record number of anglers at the Bay of Islands tournament.
![Northland news in brief: utes collide and arson attempt on scout den](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland news in brief: utes collide and arson attempt on scout den
News snippets from Northland
![Bay News: Celebration of sail returns to Russell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Bay News: Celebration of sail returns to Russell
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
![1200 Northlanders turned to Quitline last year; New Year numbers up nationally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
1200 Northlanders turned to Quitline last year; New Year numbers up nationally
Some 1200 Northland smokers reached out to Quitline last year, and this month is busy too.
![Travellers roll up for a cool treat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Travellers roll up for a cool treat
A new business on State Highway 1 north of Whangārei is helping holiday traffic stay cool
![Fisherman's death Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Fisherman's death Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019
The 65-year-old man's body was found off Motukaraka Pt, Hokianga, about 8pm on Monday.
![Kerikeri 88-year-old loses everything in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kerikeri 88-year-old loses everything in house fire
Woman and her dog unharmed but home of 18 years destroyed.
![Popular Far North walking track reopens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Popular Far North walking track reopens
Kaiaraara (Duke's Nose) track open again after extensive upgrades.
![Carnival good prep for age group swimmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Carnival good prep for age group swimmers
Over 200 people came to watch 121 swimmers aim to beat their personal bests.
![Public health advice on hand hygiene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Public health advice on hand hygiene
Rise in campylobacter cases prompt health warning in Northland.
![Northland news in brief: Laurie Hall Park work continues and unexpected cruise ship visit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland news in brief: Laurie Hall Park work continues and unexpected cruise ship visit
News snippets from Northland
![Temperatures to continue in the high 20s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Temperatures to continue in the high 20s
MetService is predicting another hot week for Northland.
![Speeding launch sparks on-water police chase](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Speeding launch sparks on-water police chase
High-powered catamaran seen travelling at high speed between dive flags in Bay of Islands.
![2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs
![Dive trip turns to tragedy in Bay of Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Dive trip turns to tragedy in Bay of Islands
Dive squad to recover body of man involved in diving tragedy.
![Northland news: Kiwi Coast finalist in NZer of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland news: Kiwi Coast finalist in NZer of the Year
News snippets from around Northland.
![Body of diver recovered in Bay of Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Body of diver recovered in Bay of Islands
The man failed to surface while diving in the Bay of Islands.
![Diver fails to surface in Bay of Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Diver fails to surface in Bay of Islands
The alarm was raised about 8.30am after the diver struck trouble near Moturoa Island.
![Hapū leaders call hui to discuss a way forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hapū leaders call hui to discuss a way forward
The hui will be held at Kohewhata Marae in January.
![Northland officials considering fire ban across region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland officials considering fire ban across region
Senior fire officials are considering a total fire ban in Northland to drive message home.
![Fisherman lands monster 311kg blue marlin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Fisherman lands monster 311kg blue marlin
It took the Kerikeri man just over an hour to land the 311kg beast.
![Far North district councillors offer thoughts as election year approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Far North district councillors offer thoughts as election year approaches
Far North District councillors answer questions put to them by the "Northern Advocate".
![New Year: fatal fire, drink driving, good crowd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New Year: fatal fire, drink driving, good crowd
Revellers were mainly well behaved but a few incidents marred the night.
![Head-on collision narrowly avoided in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Head-on collision narrowly avoided in Northland
Mike Chubb had just seconds to avoid a head-on collision.
![New loos for Far North as tourist numbers climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New loos for Far North as tourist numbers climb
The new or upgraded toilets will be in Waitangi, Haruru Falls, Opononi and Mitimiti.