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![Eight mayoral candidates for Kaipara](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Eight mayoral candidates for Kaipara
Nominations for the Northland by-elections have closed.
![More water restrictions as rain stays away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
More water restrictions as rain stays away
Okaihau joins list of towns facing water restrictions caused by low rainfall, high demand
![Man in court after cocaine bust in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Man in court after cocaine bust in Northland
Police-Customs sting in Paihia seizes $10.8 million, one of New Zealand's largest hauls.
![Firefighters in smoking hot fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Firefighters in smoking hot fundraiser
The latest firefighter calendars feature three Northland volunteers
![New record as three cruise ships visit in one day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
New record as three cruise ships visit in one day
More than 6000 passengers on three vessels arrived in the Bay of Islands yesterday
!['Strap them into an ambulance'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Strap them into an ambulance'
A Kerikeri man has a novel idea for showing politicians how bad Northland roads are
![Sol3 Mio tickets and T-shirts to be won](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Sol3 Mio tickets and T-shirts to be won
Opera trio to perform at Kainui Road Vineyard in Kerikeri on December 30.
![DoC's top holiday tips for keeping Northland safe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
DoC's top holiday tips for keeping Northland safe
Bottlenose dolphins and myrtle rust on the list of DoC's safety tips for Northland
![Ruapekapeka battlefield archaeology dig reveals British grave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ruapekapeka battlefield archaeology dig reveals British grave
Archaeological dig finds remains of 12 young British soldiers and sailors at Ruapekapeka
![British graves found at historic Northland battle site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
British graves found at historic Northland battle site
The remains of 12 British soldiers found in Northland burial plot after 171 years.
![Top doc backs reduced liquor hours call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Top doc backs reduced liquor hours call
Northland's former top public health doctor backs calls for reduced liquor sale hours
![Fire restrictions kick in across North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fire restrictions kick in across North
Permit now required for all outdoor fires expect barbecues and hangi.
![Cricket: Premier T20 final to be a repeat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Cricket: Premier T20 final to be a repeat
Onerahi and City had convincing final-round victories to secure their finals date.
![Man drowns off Opua Wharf in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Man drowns off Opua Wharf in Far North
Police were called to the wharf area shortly before 2pm today.
![Kerikeri win nail-biter, Onerahi cruise in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kerikeri win nail-biter, Onerahi cruise in
Kerikeri pip Kamo High while Onerahi thump City in reserve grade 40-over action.
![Neighbours' bid to save a national icon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Neighbours' bid to save a national icon
Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.
![Council tender process again in spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Council tender process again in spotlight
Kaikohe-based business sues over handling of Waimatenui Rd bridge project.
![Axe hangs over NorthTec courses, campuses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Axe hangs over NorthTec courses, campuses
Dozens of jobs and the Rawene and Kerikeri campuses could face the chop.
![Heavy fanworm infestation in Bay of Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Heavy fanworm infestation in Bay of Islands
Heavy infestation of Mediterranean fanworm on Bay of Islands boat causes alarm
![Two seriously hurt in Far North crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Two seriously hurt in Far North crash
Three people have been taken to Bay of Islands Hospital following the crash.
![Winston vs National over promise of hope for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Winston vs National over promise of hope for Northland
Will Northland re-election NZ First's Winston Peters - or will National regain the seat?
![Rugby: New Taniwha jersey honours history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rugby: New Taniwha jersey honours history
Northland's jersey design takes inspiration from the community and the past.