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![Trapping pests at Northland's Rangikapiti helping restore reserve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Trapping pests at Northland's Rangikapiti helping restore reserve
Effects of trapping at Northland's Rangikapiti plain to see.
!['White gold' dug up for Auckland: The long, gritty battle over Pakiri's sand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'White gold' dug up for Auckland: The long, gritty battle over Pakiri's sand
More than 650 submissions oppose the request to take more sand. Four are in support.
![Improvements to the Awanui flood scheme progressing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Improvements to the Awanui flood scheme progressing
Work to protect Kaitaia from floods going well - NRC.
![Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students
"Somewhere on the way, we have a responsibility as a village to help these students."
!['Violence begets violence' - how family harm is shaping our youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Violence begets violence' - how family harm is shaping our youth
Data has revealed the notion that youth violence has escalated in Northland is distorted.
![Paralympic champion will take on two codes at Tokyo 2020](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Paralympic champion will take on two codes at Tokyo 2020
Northland Paralympic gold medallist Cameron Leslie in two sports at Tokyo 2020 games
![Giant skateboard to promote Tokyo Olympics drops in on Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Giant skateboard to promote Tokyo Olympics drops in on Northland
Supersized skateboard drops into Northland to promote Tokyo Olympics.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News snippets from Northland
Library closes for refurbishment; and fundraisers galore.
![The Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
The Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years
158-year-old wreckage of The Daring returns home.
![Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'
Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.
![Mistaken identity blamed for Kerikeri real estate agent's assault on top cop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mistaken identity blamed for Kerikeri real estate agent's assault on top cop
Can mistaken identity get any worse than this assault in a Paihia restaurant?
!['Warm, deep hug' story set to charm Northland audiences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Warm, deep hug' story set to charm Northland audiences
Story about depression, loss, and discovering all the beautiful moments debuting tomorrow.
![Unique multi-million dollar aluminium boat from Whangārei's Circa Marine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Unique multi-million dollar aluminium boat from Whangārei's Circa Marine
Whangārei's Circa Marine launches new multi-million, 24-metre aluminium boat.
![Highly venomous sea snake washes up alive on beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Highly venomous sea snake washes up alive on beach
A deadly sea snake found alive on a Northland beach is classed as a native.
![Combating youth violence: 'It needs to stop' says mum of Northland girl viciously attacked by teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Combating youth violence: 'It needs to stop' says mum of Northland girl viciously attacked by teen
The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.
![Ajit Balasingham wins two-way race for election to the NZ Rugby board](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ajit Balasingham wins two-way race for election to the NZ Rugby board
Growing grassroots rugby in Northland at the forefront of new NZRU board member's mind.
![Northland's McLeod's Brewery has more success in New World Beer And Cider Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland's McLeod's Brewery has more success in New World Beer And Cider Awards
Waipū's McLeod's Brewery has more success at annual brewing awards.
![Whakaangi Landcare Trust trapping pests on Northland peninsula thanks to $30,000 grant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whakaangi Landcare Trust trapping pests on Northland peninsula thanks to $30,000 grant
$30k grant from Foundation North for trapping in Far North forest
![Retired roading contractors voice concerns about state of Northland roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Retired roading contractors voice concerns about state of Northland roads
Four retired roading contractors speak out about the standards of Northland roads.
![Pakiri sand mining gouging trenches in sea floor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Pakiri sand mining gouging trenches in sea floor
Evidence of significant ecological disturbance and consent breaches forced a review.
![Get to know the new Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Get to know the new Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed the new CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
![Hui to focus on Northland's global trade interests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hui to focus on Northland's global trade interests
Hui to be held focussing on Māori influence in New Zealand's free trade negotiations.
![Former Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff charged after fire allegedly burnt industrial waste](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Former Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff charged after fire allegedly burnt industrial waste
Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff pleads not guilty to discharging contaminants into the air
![Whangārei chef's dad and brother recovering from Covid in Delhi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whangārei chef's dad and brother recovering from Covid in Delhi
Student from Mumbai living in Whangārei worried about father back home.
![Covid-19 coronavirus: appointments still preferred at Northland vaccination centres](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Covid-19 coronavirus: appointments still preferred at Northland vaccination centres
Northland DHB CEO challenging low vaccine rollout target claimed by Health Ministry.
![Whangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artists
Ngāpuhi youth are set to have their work exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.
![Alleged border breacher in Northland put in MIQ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Alleged border breacher in Northland put in MIQ
An inquiry is under way regarding a man who flew in from Perth and travelled to Northland.
![$750m Mangawhai development could happen after plan change allowed by Kaipara District Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
$750m Mangawhai development could happen after plan change allowed by Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council gives green light to controversial plan change