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![Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through
MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.
![Northland children's writer wins another award with popular book Holding The Horse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland children's writer wins another award with popular book Holding The Horse
Janine Williams' perseverance with her book Holding The Horse has paid off.
![Northland seniors fight back against scammers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
![Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
![Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie
The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.
!['Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses
Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.
![Don't be tempted: Budgeting experts dish out helpful advice as cost of living bites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Don't be tempted: Budgeting experts dish out helpful advice as cost of living bites
The Northern Advocate talks to experts to find out how to beat the cost-of-living crisis.
![Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
!['No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum
Oscar McCallion shares his personal story to help others with their mental health journey.
![Te reo Māori production to take centre stage in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Te reo Māori production to take centre stage in Whangārei
Local talent is sought for Northland Youth Theatre's first te reo Māori theatre season.
![News bites: Parua Bay Clinic reopens, Heart Foundation calls for street collectors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News bites: Parua Bay Clinic reopens, Heart Foundation calls for street collectors
The latest news snippets from around the region.
![Orca make surprise visit in Whangārei Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Orca make surprise visit in Whangārei Harbour
New Zealand orca are unique in that stingrays are one of their staple foods.
![Aucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Aucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for development
More land in the Kaipara is to be rezoned for development.
![State Highway 1 reopens near Hikurangi after lengthy closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
State Highway 1 reopens near Hikurangi after lengthy closure
Northland getting more heavy rain and strong winds
![Jury set to retire in Whangārei murder trial where two brothers are accused of killing during a street brawl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Jury set to retire in Whangārei murder trial where two brothers are accused of killing during a street brawl
Three crucial seconds of CCTV will determine if brothers are guilty of murder.
![Heavy rain and strong winds for Northland for second time this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Heavy rain and strong winds for Northland for second time this week
Northland to get more heavy rain and strong winds
![Comment: How traffic offending can lead to a life behind bars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Comment: How traffic offending can lead to a life behind bars
Driver licensing programme for offenders helping steer people clear of the prison pathway.
![Northland homestays needed for returning international students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland homestays needed for returning international students
Northland is to get international high school students back next year.
![Parua Bay fatal crash: Car submerged upside down in water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Parua Bay fatal crash: Car submerged upside down in water
Whangārei Heads Rd has reopened after it was closed following a fatal crash earlier today.
![Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years
Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf
![A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
![News snippets: Police name motorists killed in separate crashes; Abba giveaway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News snippets: Police name motorists killed in separate crashes; Abba giveaway
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Motorists stuck as roads flood but rain due to ease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Motorists stuck as roads flood but rain due to ease
A band of heavy rain is passing over Northland and should ease shortly.
![Emergency services free person trapped in digger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Emergency services free person trapped in digger
The person is reportedly trapped in a digger.
![Police name men who died in Far North crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Police name men who died in Far North crashes
Aaron Donaldson, 50, of Waipapa, died in the crash last Thursday.
![Prepare for delays: Two road deaths prompt police warning for drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Prepare for delays: Two road deaths prompt police warning for drivers
The causes of both fatal crashes remain under investigation.
![Be careful on Northland's roads with heavy rain likely](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Be careful on Northland's roads with heavy rain likely
Heavy rain due in Northland today , MetService warns
![One arrested after firearms incident in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
One arrested after firearms incident in Far North
Police have arrested one male, who was In possession of a firearm.
![Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.