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![Families enjoying annual camping holiday at Treasure Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Families enjoying annual camping holiday at Treasure Island
Aucklanders love our camping.
!['Our safety is at stake': Russell up in arms over relocation of town's sole constable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Our safety is at stake': Russell up in arms over relocation of town's sole constable
Police say historic Russell residence is deteriorating and too expensive to maintain.
![Two children die in water-related incidents across Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Two children die in water-related incidents across Northland
Water-related deaths continue unabated as another child in Northland couldn't be revived.
![Dog believed to behind kiwi death in Northland park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Dog believed to behind kiwi death in Northland park
Wandering dogs are attacking kiwi in Northland's Trounson Park.
![Mangawhai treatment plant's new installations to cost $5m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mangawhai treatment plant's new installations to cost $5m
Growth in Mangawhai necessitates expansion of wastewater hydraulic capacity.
![Conservation group urges Govt to invest in firefighting aircraft](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Conservation group urges Govt to invest in firefighting aircraft
Water bombers come with a hefty price tag but could stop wildfires in their early stages.
![Northland one of 3 regions yet to hit 90% Covid vaccination rate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland one of 3 regions yet to hit 90% Covid vaccination rate
Northland still lagging behind rest of country as region remains under red light.
![Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland
Northland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.
![Sea Eagle II's quiet return to the harbour causes stir](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Sea Eagle II's quiet return to the harbour causes stir
Sea Eagle II a welcome sight from tops of mountains, aircraft and the harbour.
![Waipū's old National Bank of NZ building gets new life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waipū's old National Bank of NZ building gets new life
New future for historic National Bank of New Zealand in Waipū
![Popular beach dig, sandcastle contest returns to Paihia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Popular beach dig, sandcastle contest returns to Paihia
Free family events on Paihia beach will test creativity and entertain the kids.
![Backpackers hostel reinvented for Covid era's 'new reality'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Backpackers hostel reinvented for Covid era's 'new reality'
Pandemic, demise of YHA NZ forces Paihia hostel to find new ways of doing business.
![Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'
Here's why Northland dairy owners are hesitant to speak against aggravated robberies.
![Is this our hottest summer ever? Temps soar as workers feel the heat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Is this our hottest summer ever? Temps soar as workers feel the heat
Construction workers and roofers get hammered by high humidity in Northland.
![Northland man missing since Wednesday morning sparks search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland man missing since Wednesday morning sparks search
Police and search and rescue teams comb bush area near Pipiwai for Kukama Waa.
![13-year-old brings music back to Paihia waterfront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
13-year-old brings music back to Paihia waterfront
Paihia locals missed having a public piano after the last one vanished in 2018.
![Three power poles damaged in three hours - car crashes cut power](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Three power poles damaged in three hours - car crashes cut power
Northpower crews fix outages at McLeod Bay, Glenbervie and Waipū.
![Obituary: Citrus trailblazer put Kerikeri on the map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Obituary: Citrus trailblazer put Kerikeri on the map
Thoughtful, caring, with a great sense of humour, Blue revolutionised NZ's lemon industry
![Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership
Plan to raise $1.5m to return land at Ngunguru Sandspit to public ownership
![Kai Iwi Lakes drowning victim is a 4-year-old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kai Iwi Lakes drowning victim is a 4-year-old
A child has drowned at popular Kai Iwi Lakes - Northland's first drowning victim for 2022.
!['I feel vulnerable and unsafe' Life for region's immunocompromised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'I feel vulnerable and unsafe' Life for region's immunocompromised
Northland's immunocompromised say they are feeling the pressure to protect themselves.
!['You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy
Police urge drivers to be patient, keep calm, and expect delays on Northland roads.
![Motorcyclists seriously hurt in crash north of Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Motorcyclists seriously hurt in crash north of Whangārei
Rental car crossed the centre line and struck a motorcycle with husband and wife on it.
![Refinery reacts to Govt's impending sustainable biofuels mandate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Refinery reacts to Govt's impending sustainable biofuels mandate
Millions of tons of emissions expected to be cut with new biofuels mandate.
![Rugby star helping in fight against large Northland fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rugby star helping in fight against large Northland fire
Taniwha among crews helping fight major fire in Kaimaumau.
!['Everyone was ... in good spirits': First weekend of 2022 had hot weather and good vibes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Everyone was ... in good spirits': First weekend of 2022 had hot weather and good vibes
St John paramedics attended to 37 callouts on New Year's eve in Northland.
![Ocean swimmers greet first dawn of 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ocean swimmers greet first dawn of 2022
They year's conditions were 'the best ever' with flat, warm water and perfect tides.