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Feel-good film James & Isey cracks NZ top 10
Florian Habicht wasn't going to make another doco. Now he's made NZ's documentary top 10.

Plastics main source of pollution in Northland trial
Northland trial finds cigarette butts are largest single pollution item.

Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May

Whangārei District Council barks up wrong tree with dog registration fee increase
Responsible Whangārei dog owners say they are being unfairly punished by the price hike.

No chance of defunct timber company paying NRC loan
Bankrupting company directors the only leverage NRC has in a bid to recoup loan.

News snippets from Northland
Early morning car fire; and heavy rain possible over Queen's Birthday weekend.

'Absolutely thrilled': Dargaville man $75K richer after Instant Kiwi win
Couple now looking forward to doing some home renovations.

Max remains unfazed about performing to audience of 300
Max is about to make his debut performance on a stage in Wellington.

Northland's 2021 Lotto success bringing in the prizes
Amazing run of Northland Lotto wins in 2021.

Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio
Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon

Northland's winter bowls programme starts this weekend
Winter bowls season to start in Northland this weekend

Fans urged to be a part of Northland rugby's centennial celebration
Three cracking games in store at Semenoff Stadium.

Ōtangarei car fire not suspicious, say police
Whangārei police are not treating a car fire in Ōtangarei as suspicious.

Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.

Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.

Rural butchery adapts through changing times
The tourists are gone but have been replaced with campervans filled with travelling Kiwis.

Early demand for winter firewood in Whangārei
Rainfall in Northland this winter is most likely to be near normal, says Niwa.

Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.

Judge's love for cars and music attracts fits of laughter
Retired Northland judge accepts two-year temporary appointment.

News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation
News snippets from around the region.

Man feared armed sparks AOS callout in Maungatūroto
The man was eventually arrested by armed police around 15km away in Kaiwaka.

Top tourist town deeply divided over breakwater plans
'Messing with mother nature' or a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect the waterfront?

Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.

People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action
Most drivers just want to get across town but they're forced through a clogged CBD instead

News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.

Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.

Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions
Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Bay of Islands attracts 640 submissions

Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.