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![Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Uretiti Beach Campsite top DoC visitor numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Uretiti Beach Campsite top DoC visitor numbers
Kaipara hotspots proved to be the country's favourites when it came to walks and camping.
![Mayoral frontrunner 'pretty excited' but waiting until final votes are tallied](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mayoral frontrunner 'pretty excited' but waiting until final votes are tallied
See-sawing Far North mayoral race also leaves two council candidates on tenterhooks.
![News briefs: Navigation warning for Ngunguru River; fire and police kept busy over weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News briefs: Navigation warning for Ngunguru River; fire and police kept busy over weekend
The latest news bites from around the region.
![New Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costs
Mayor Craig Jepson wants to simplify council processes and focus on expenditure.
![Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
![Women's Rugby World Cup: It's show time in Whangārei!](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Women's Rugby World Cup: It's show time in Whangārei!
Stay tuned for the latest on the opening day of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
![Your Vote 2022: Progressive results show who will debut in Māori wards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Your Vote 2022: Progressive results show who will debut in Māori wards
Nine new Māori ward councillors elected across North.
![Your Vote 2022: Preliminary results flip race for NRC Bay of Islands seat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Your Vote 2022: Preliminary results flip race for NRC Bay of Islands seat
Progressive results are in for the Northland Regional Council - find out who made it here.
![Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
![Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night
Joe Bennett explores the world of dreams.
![Ready to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ready to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to know
A travel guide to your summer holiday.
![Top 10 things to do between watching Women's Rugby World Cup matches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Top 10 things to do between watching Women's Rugby World Cup matches
How to spend quality time in Northland in between Rugby World Cup games
![It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden
The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.
![News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart
News snippets from across the region.
![Motorists to feel pinch of rising petrol prices again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Motorists to feel pinch of rising petrol prices again
Supply and demand issues will likely lead to higher fuel prices.
![Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup
The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.
![Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
![Boy recovering after Whangārei pool incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Boy recovering after Whangārei pool incident
The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition late yesterday afternoon.
![Whangārei clubs chalk up NZ masters snooker and billiards tournament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei clubs chalk up NZ masters snooker and billiards tournament
Snooker fans are encouraged to catch some top quality players in action this weekend.
![Renowned artist excited to sing at global sporting showpiece games in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Renowned artist excited to sing at global sporting showpiece games in Whangārei
Ladi6 urges Northlanders to get involved and have fun during RWC2021 games in Whangārei.
![Taniwha quietly confident of a good outing against Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Taniwha quietly confident of a good outing against Canterbury
Northland to field a strong squad for NPC quarter-final in Christchurch.
![Northland house prices continuing to fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland house prices continuing to fall
The biggest price drops were in Whangārei suburbs Woodhill, Regent and the Avenues.
![The big chill: Kerikeri to boast coldest night on record since 1994](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The big chill: Kerikeri to boast coldest night on record since 1994
Northlanders should wrap up warm as Antarctic chill heads our way.
![Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised
A 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.
![News in brief: Head-on crash near Kerikeri; search for missing Whangārei man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News in brief: Head-on crash near Kerikeri; search for missing Whangārei man
News snippets from across the region.
![High-voltage transmission lines for above tourist rail trail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
High-voltage transmission lines for above tourist rail trail
Concern over the overhead power lines buzzing and swinging in the wind above trail users.
![Whangārei Hospital's $711m rebuild $200m short of what's needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei Hospital's $711m rebuild $200m short of what's needed
Health bosses wanted $944m for a new Whangārei Hospital but got $200m less.
![Mayoral candidates' answers disappoint disability community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mayoral candidates' answers disappoint disability community
Tiaho Trust asked mayoral candidates about accessibility, housing and employment.