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![Christmas lunch at Sallies' new Whangārei HQ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Christmas lunch at Sallies' new Whangārei HQ
All services under one roof at the Salvation Army in Whangārei.
![Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
![Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
![New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
![Russell community stalwart dies aged 69](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Russell community stalwart dies aged 69
Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.
![How to see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
How to see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Northlanders can see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
![Kaiwaka couple's Christmas lights keep getting bigger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kaiwaka couple's Christmas lights keep getting bigger
Electric colour and twinkling lights for night-time travellers through Kaiwaka.
![Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents
Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.
![Retirement village going back to its roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Retirement village going back to its roots
The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.
![Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
![6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners
Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average
![Homes already built at risk of slips on Kotata Heights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Homes already built at risk of slips on Kotata Heights
Geotech engineers concerned about slips on residential subdivision in Whangārei
![News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running
League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.
![Northland house mover grounded after council complaint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland house mover grounded after council complaint
House mover Mick Daly will have to pay for any damage he caused to get his permit back.
![Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021
Ball time tracker to be in place at Town Basin early 2021.
![Is the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Is the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in Northland
Pranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.
![Nearly one in five trucks out of Northport defective](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Nearly one in five trucks out of Northport defective
Road carriers lobby urges truckies heading out of Northport to maintain their vehicles.
![Mangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster storm
State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge finally reopens
![Just add water: Crop demo sites set up in Kaipara](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Just add water: Crop demo sites set up in Kaipara
Water demo sites aim to show possibilities for future high-value crops.
![Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland
An out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.
![Teen parents need more support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teen parents need more support
Teen mums are productive, strong young women doing their best for themselves and baby.
![How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads
Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
!['Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
![Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown
![Serious crash closes State Highway 1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
![Resealing throttles traffic flow on SH1 in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Resealing throttles traffic flow on SH1 in Whangārei
Outraged motorists took to social media to vent anger at delays south of Whangārei.
![Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland
Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.