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![OPINION: The sacred can still be found in the world - Vaughan Gunson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
OPINION: The sacred can still be found in the world - Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson finds sacred still exists, in two Whangārei art exhibitions
![Opinion: What can't freeze time but we can slow down ageing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Opinion: What can't freeze time but we can slow down ageing
Wellness is never about surviving, but about thriving.
![Joe Bennett: Joe Bennett: Few better ways to spend a day than reading Evelyn Waugh](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Joe Bennett: Joe Bennett: Few better ways to spend a day than reading Evelyn Waugh
Reading Evelyn Waugh is one of life's pleasures.
![Amateur swimming pioneer Douglas Bruce Haigh in focus at Whangārei Museum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Amateur swimming pioneer Douglas Bruce Haigh in focus at Whangārei Museum
Illustrated certificate highlight's Haigh's impact and legacy in Whangārei.
![Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power
![News briefs: Upgrade to Kaikohe playground, professional firefighters strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
News briefs: Upgrade to Kaikohe playground, professional firefighters strike
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Muslim group from Hamilton coming to Northland to talk about Islam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Muslim group from Hamilton coming to Northland to talk about Islam
Roadshows in Northland this weekend to educate people on the teachings of Islam.
!['It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision
Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.
![Northland weather blocks roads, causes slips and flooding - and more is on the way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Northland weather blocks roads, causes slips and flooding - and more is on the way
Northland battered by heavy rain and strong winds
![John Williamson: The psychology behind buying a car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
John Williamson: The psychology behind buying a car
Williamson explores the psychology behind car choice, colour, and even the salesperson.
!['Let's Get to School' campaign to target Northland's absentee students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
'Let's Get to School' campaign to target Northland's absentee students
The "Let's Get to School" campaign aims to get Northland's truants back into class.
!['Why are people choosing crime?': Locals feel plagued by thieves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
'Why are people choosing crime?': Locals feel plagued by thieves
Burglaries and car thefts have risen since last year.
![All Northland local body candidates confirmed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
All Northland local body candidates confirmed
Almost 200 candidates are standing for election across Northland's four councils.
![Strong winds and heavy rain for Northland today and tomorrow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Strong winds and heavy rain for Northland today and tomorrow
Heavy rain and strong winds set to lash Northland
![Emily Henderson: Tackling the workforce challenges for Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Emily Henderson: Tackling the workforce challenges for Whangārei
Whangārei businesses have opened up about the challenges they face with the workforce.
![Driving suspensions taking months to enforce](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Driving suspensions taking months to enforce
Drivers with maximum demerit points are not receiving suspension notices for months.
![News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed
News in brief from Northland.
![Northland has single uncontested council seat for local body election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Northland has single uncontested council seat for local body election
The latest on how many candidates are vying for available local government seats.
![Whangārei liquor store robbed by youths with axe, hammer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Whangārei liquor store robbed by youths with axe, hammer
The offenders stole cash and cigarettes from the Whangārei Liquor Centre.
![Tooth decay doesn't stop Far North call for fluoridation delay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Tooth decay doesn't stop Far North call for fluoridation delay
Far North District Council has asked for an extra one to two years for the health order.
![Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland
![Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
![Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei
Waikato pip Northland in close encounter at Semenoff Stadium.
![The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.
![Northland top performer in winter property market as buyers return](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Northland top performer in winter property market as buyers return
Northland's property market has bucked the winter blues experienced elsewhere.
![Comment: Ableist slurs making a slow exit from pop culture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Comment: Ableist slurs making a slow exit from pop culture
Jonny Wilkinson sheds light on how the language of pop icons affects disabled communities
![Our Treasures: Geckos galore - come and see them at Kiwi North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=801)
Our Treasures: Geckos galore - come and see them at Kiwi North
Our gecko species are at risk in the wild.