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![Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.
![Whangārei sees graduation of 30 new teachers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei sees graduation of 30 new teachers
30 new teachers graduate from University of Auckland's Tai Tokerau campus
![5.5 tonne digger stolen from Whangārei paddock threatens contractor's livelihood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
5.5 tonne digger stolen from Whangārei paddock threatens contractor's livelihood
Whangārei contractor's livelihood threatened by brazen theft of his 5.5 tonne digger
![Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
![Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
![Accused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Accused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicle
Northland man elects to give evidence and call a witness in his trial in Whangārei.
![Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote
Vince Cocurullo says it's important the community's voice is heard.
![Poplars and willows for sale from Northland Regional Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Poplars and willows for sale from Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council is again selling poplars and willows to help stop erosion
![Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland
Northland gears up to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers at the end of March.
![Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.
![Months of training pays off during challenge in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Months of training pays off during challenge in Whangārei
Those who had never kayaked or mountain biked before took on the challenge.
![Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.
![Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
The new treatment station is about to come on-stream, boosting volumes by almost 50pc.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
![Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.
![Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
![Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
![Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
![Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
![Northland students up for the STEM challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
17 Northland schools in EPro8 engineering STEM finals
![Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
![World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.
![Organisers chuffed 1600 registered for the popular fun run/walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Organisers chuffed 1600 registered for the popular fun run/walk
Despite 200 withdrawals, 1600 turned up for the Beach to Basin in Whangārei.
![Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.
![Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert
Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.
![Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze
A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.
![Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response
What did Whangārei retailers think of last week's tsunami alert response?