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![Tennis Northland's plea for more numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tennis Northland's plea for more numbers
Is the future of Northland's premier tennis competition in jeopardy?
![Education focus for new animal control officers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Education focus for new animal control officers
Kaipara District Council's new animal control officers focus on public education.
![Crown and Ngāpuhi to build new mandates for Treaty negotiations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Crown and Ngāpuhi to build new mandates for Treaty negotiations
Tūhoronuku's mandate is no longer fit for Ngāpuhi, the Government says.
![Two newborn fairy terns push up population of endangered bird](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two newborn fairy terns push up population of endangered bird
Two chicks, one at Mangawhai and the other at Pakiri, hatched on Thursday.
![New report urges immediate action to move port north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New report urges immediate action to move port north
Northland mayors back a new report that urges action on moving the Auckland port north.
![Northern Advocate collects toys for children in need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northern Advocate collects toys for children in need
The Northern Advocate asks for people to donate toys, games and non-perishable food.
![Bluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthday
The Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.
![Women's golf team set to avenge men's loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Women's golf team set to avenge men's loss
The women's team will look to better the men's team's 10th-place finish from last week.
![Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game
The visitors had lost three wickets for three runs at the start of their batting innings.
![Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection
The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.
![Urgent $1.4 million Dargaville wastewater sludge removal planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Urgent $1.4 million Dargaville wastewater sludge removal planned
Council has approved a $1.4 million sludge removal operation.
![Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results
Northlanders packed out the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge over the weekend.
![Santa is back in Whangārei town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Santa is back in Whangārei town
Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.
![Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final
It should be an entertaining contest when the two sides meet at Cobham Oval on the 21st.
![Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury
The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.
![Hikurangi among the best performing suburbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hikurangi among the best performing suburbs
Smaller Northland towns the biggest beneficiaries in house sales
![Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'
We all love a bit nostalgia, but "Snoopy's Christmas" is definitely outdated.
![Students try their hand at golf croquet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Students try their hand at golf croquet
Three schools from the area came to learn from some of New Zealand's best players.
![Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade
The kennel is part of Kamo Kids' Christmas parade float.
![No jumping from new Taipa bridge, NZTA says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
No jumping from new Taipa bridge, NZTA says
NZTA backpedals on plans to allow kids to jump from new Taipa bridge viewing platform.
![Heape latest racing club life member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Heape latest racing club life member
A member since 2008, Shayne Heape has made a significant contribution to the club.
![Northland bowls: Junior open pairs winners crowned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland bowls: Junior open pairs winners crowned
The men's division final went down to the last bowl of the last end to find a winner.
![Who is burning pianos at this popular Northland beach?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Who is burning pianos at this popular Northland beach?
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
![Northland news in brief: WBHS logo approved, self-defence for women](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland news in brief: WBHS logo approved, self-defence for women
News snippets from around the region.
![Anika Moa performing at this weekend's Christmas festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Anika Moa performing at this weekend's Christmas festival
With parades and a festival there's plenty of festive spirit in Northland.
![Family not giving up fight to stay in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Family not giving up fight to stay in NZ
A well-known Chinese family living in Kerikeri are seeking to stay in New Zealand.
![Northland cyclists hoping to inspire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland cyclists hoping to inspire
After such loss, Dianne Neal and Lesley Parton have found solace in cycling.
![Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum
Minister Nanaia Mahuta and MP Willow-Jean Prime attend a Housing Forum in Whangārei.
![Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga
They'll do health checks, desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and operations.