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News snippets from Northland

News snippets from Northland.

Kerikeri couple celebrate the return of Rusty

A Kerikeri couple have been reunited with their cat after he went missing for 16 months.

Places in Northland break summer drought record

Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.

Otangarei papakāinga officially opened

The papakāinga will house whānau while they find more sustainable accommodation.

Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence

Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.

Burke doubles his 2020 silverware

Even after missing round one, Burke sits in fifth on the national table after two rounds.

Dargaville celebrates 35th Field Days with unique culinary treats

NRC will hand out venison jerky with a watermelon salsa at this year's Field Days.

Schools compete to find volleyball champion

The contest between Tikipunga High School and Te Kāpehu Whetū was fierce yesterday.

Whangārei man arrested in Bali gets consular help

Whangārei man arrested trying to bring nearly 5000 prescription pills into Bali.

NorthTec chief executive reacts to tutors strike

Union members are walking out of classes today and tomorrow.

Pukenui Forest Rangers: Kiwi chick makes all the hard work worthwhile

The chick could be heard calling inside the egg, tapping on the egg wanting to break out.

Northland news in brief: Kaipara water restrictions, drop-in recovery clinic and sculpture symposium returns

News snippets from across the region.

Maungakaramea topple Onerahi at home

Maungakaramea, Kaipara and Kamo all claimed outright wins on Saturday.

Authorities fed up with blatant disregard for fire ban in Northland

Fire prosecutions in Northland seriously looked at

NorthTec tutors to walk out

NorthTec tutors are fighting for better pay.

Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics

The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.

The Habitat ReStore that's all about second chances

Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Whangārei is giving offenders a second chance.

Opinion: Youth sport change is coming, are you ready?

If this new direction will rid negativity from youth sport, there no reason to oppose it.