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![12yo among young trio to sideswipe cop car in vehicle - sparking police pursuit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
12yo among young trio to sideswipe cop car in vehicle - sparking police pursuit
The chase began in downtown Whangārei and wound around the streets of Ōtangarei.
![Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body
Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.
![Northland emergency services receive national accolade for search of Brian Bench](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland emergency services receive national accolade for search of Brian Bench
The award acknowledges important contribution made to search and rescue in New Zealand.
![NorthTec says international students welcome once border reopens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NorthTec says international students welcome once border reopens
International students could pump $15M into Northland economy - NorthTec
![Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight
Latest news and snippets from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre.
![Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver
Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.
![Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order
Fluoride could be added to Northland drinking water supplies under a Government decree
![Aerial cannabis operation: A third of NZ plants found in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Aerial cannabis operation: A third of NZ plants found in Northland
Medicinal cannabis advocates say aerial operations should stop.
![Kiwis renting bachs in Northland in record numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kiwis renting bachs in Northland in record numbers
Northland fourth most popular spot to rent bachs over summer
![Comment: Battery price the biggest unknown in EV strategy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Comment: Battery price the biggest unknown in EV strategy
Large fleet of EVs will make country's emissions look a little better - Vaughan Gunson
![Witness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Witness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervised
Children had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.
![Inmate climbs onto roof at Ngāwhā Prison; comes down 18 hours later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Inmate climbs onto roof at Ngāwhā Prison; comes down 18 hours later
Prisoner climbed onto roof at 11pm on Sunday and descended voluntarily at 5pm on Monday.
![Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due
Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases
!['Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at risk
Human Rights Commission inquiry finds disabled people put at risk by NZ's Omicron response
!['They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
![Northland speed limit consultation opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland speed limit consultation opens
You can now have your say on proposed speed limit reductions.
![From big city to small town: Coffee-meeting project a hit with Far North locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
From big city to small town: Coffee-meeting project a hit with Far North locals
A Kerikeri newbie has created a caffeine-fuelled project in a bid to meet new people.
![Budget 2022: Funding hopes for aged care already at 'breaking point'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Budget 2022: Funding hopes for aged care already at 'breaking point'
Pay inequity for aged care nurses has left rest home stretched thin for staff.
!['We're worth more than the minimum' - Allied health workers on strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'We're worth more than the minimum' - Allied health workers on strike
DHBs didn't honour Employment Relations Authority report, PSA union says
![Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne
Young Whangārei surfer stamps his mark on Junior Pro national competition
![Kaikohe's historic pūriri safe - but it may be in for a pruning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kaikohe's historic pūriri safe - but it may be in for a pruning
The giant pūriri is listed as a wahi tapu but is missing from NZ's Notable Trees register.
![Assaults on the frontline: Cops facing more attacks on the job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Assaults on the frontline: Cops facing more attacks on the job
Around 31 per cent of the nearly 300 assaults on Northland cops resulted in injuries.
![Northland family reunited with Ukrainian mum: 'Many happy tears and warm cuddles' followed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland family reunited with Ukrainian mum: 'Many happy tears and warm cuddles' followed
Northland man sells his most prized possession to build his mother-in-law a house.
![Arborist stumped over no protections for Northland's native trees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Arborist stumped over no protections for Northland's native trees
Local arborist speaks out against relaxed rules around chopping down native historic trees
![International Rally of Whangārei speeds across finish line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
International Rally of Whangārei speeds across finish line
The International Rally of Whangārei wraps up after a speedy few days.
![Waipū clinches tight win in premier rugby against Old Boys Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Waipū clinches tight win in premier rugby against Old Boys Marist
Our photographer captured the close Waipu vs Old Boys' Marist game at Caledonian Park