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![Who’s doing the checks? Roading expert angry logging trucks allowed on Brynderwyns detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Who’s doing the checks? Roading expert angry logging trucks allowed on Brynderwyns detour
Months into the Brynderwyns closure, why are some trucks allowed on a banned detour?
![Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
![We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour
Truck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.
![They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route
NZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.
![Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
![Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
![Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
![Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
![There's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
There's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekend
Here are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.
!['Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite
There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.
![Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025
Independent school would cater to students who now travel to access secondary education.
![Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club
The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.
!['Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
![Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
![Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
![Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision
Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.
![Northland's Cameron Leslie wins Halberg as Para Athlete of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland's Cameron Leslie wins Halberg as Para Athlete of the Year
'Not too bad for a boy who trained at the Whangārei Aquatic Centre.'
![Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
!['There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll
With a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.
![Dog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Dog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogs
High number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.
![DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.