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![Preschool: We want our hippopotamus back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Preschool: We want our hippopotamus back
Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.
![Mayor urges Govt action on local housing crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Mayor urges Govt action on local housing crisis
Northland is under pressure as the second-fastest-growing region by population in NZ.
![New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period
Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts
![Mangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Mangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacle
The winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.
!['It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
![Eight candidates want place at regional council table](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Eight candidates want place at regional council table
The candidates have varied views on Māori seats.
![Over 5500 Northland ACC claims over festive season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Over 5500 Northland ACC claims over festive season
About 4000 people were injured nationally on Christmas Day last year.
![Northland news in brief: Graffiti costs, burglary appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland news in brief: Graffiti costs, burglary appeal
Catch up on what is happening.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
News snippets from Northland
Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.
![Daly faces $42,000 bill for alleged house-moving damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Daly faces $42,000 bill for alleged house-moving damage
Council insists the total cost for the damages will be repaid by those responsible.
![Police investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Police investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house fire
Police and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house
![September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
![Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.
![Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
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=803)
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
![Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
![Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
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=803)
Retirement village going back to its roots
The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.
![Here's a line-up of our lights display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Here's a line-up of our lights display
Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.
![NZ A and Pakistan neck and neck on day two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
NZ A and Pakistan neck and neck on day two
The home side was only a few runs behind at 187 for 8 after 70 overs as at 5pm yesterday.
![Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
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=803)
6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners
Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average
![Northland house mover grounded after council complaint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
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.
![News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running
League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.
![Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
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=803)
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.
![Mangonui officer receives award for saving dying man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Mangonui officer receives award for saving dying man
Mangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.