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![Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth
The granddaughter of a local legend is carrying on his legacy with sea horses.
![Northland whānau dominate surf champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland whānau dominate surf champs
Last week's nationals was Billie's first in the SUP division.
![An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling
Northland firefighters are reminding to be vigilant as the region's fire risks.
![Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police
Man who allegedly fired at female Northland police officer named.
![Onerahi aiming to break one-day drought](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Onerahi aiming to break one-day drought
Onerahi hadn't seen one-day glory in about eight years, the captain estimated.
![Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
![Alleged police shooter named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
![Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
![A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
![Solar energy powering Far North rest home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Solar energy powering Far North rest home
Kaitaia's Switzer rest home cosy with solar power
![Photos: Big turnout for Kaikohe show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Photos: Big turnout for Kaikohe show
More than 1000 people turned out for a day of traditional contests and entertainment.
![Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
![Pehi's path to Waka Ama wonders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Pehi's path to Waka Ama wonders
The 53-year-old is a 10-time national champion and a two-time world champion.
![Whangārei student feeling good about NCEA result release](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei student feeling good about NCEA result release
Around 140,000 students in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue sat exams last year.
![America's Cup fanzones in the Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
America's Cup fanzones in the Northland
Nine America's Cup fanzones have been approved around Northland
![919 containers heading from Northport to Auckland next week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
919 containers heading from Northport to Auckland next week
Trucks will be carting containers along SH1 from Northport to Auckland from Tuesday.
![Northland Regional Council byelection voting starts soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland Regional Council byelection voting starts soon
Eight people have put themselves forward for Northland Regional Council's byelection.
![Land provisionally acquired near Te Kopuru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Land provisionally acquired near Te Kopuru
Work on a new water storage facility in Kaipara will begin before the start of winter.
![Want to be the next Taika? Filmmaking workshop on in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Want to be the next Taika? Filmmaking workshop on in Whangārei
The workshop will give youth the chance to try their hand at filmmaking.
![Whangārei's glass recycling efforts get $42,000 boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei's glass recycling efforts get $42,000 boost
Glass recycling efforts in Whangārei have been given $42,000 boost
![Truckies urged to ensure safety checks are done before loading up at Northport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Truckies urged to ensure safety checks are done before loading up at Northport
Second ship to offload containers at Northport bound for Auckland.
![Catching up with Whangārei family man whose life was flipped upside down in quarantine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Catching up with Whangārei family man whose life was flipped upside down in quarantine
A Whangārei father's wife diagnosed with cancer 10,000km away while he quarantined in NZ
![Arapohue, Ruawai, Whangārei to host fours tournament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Arapohue, Ruawai, Whangārei to host fours tournament
Congratulations to Paul Wightman who reached the last 32 in the singles.
!['Please help me bring him home': Plea for return of missing puppy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Please help me bring him home': Plea for return of missing puppy
Staffie-cross dog is a Moerewa mother's "last link" to her late pregnant teen daughter.
![Six60 looking forward to starting national tour in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Six60 looking forward to starting national tour in Northland
Matiu Walters - Six60 frontman - on Waitangi gig and touring
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
News snippets from Northland
Sandcastle comp on again; and stolen sick puppy returned.