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![Vince Cocurullo: Protecting and developing our infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Vince Cocurullo: Protecting and developing our infrastructure
OPINION: When wastewater systems are not operating as designed, we can face problems.
![Family still in dark over mum's mystery death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Family still in dark over mum's mystery death
Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.
![Whangārei doctor breaks records, bags six medals at track and field champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whangārei doctor breaks records, bags six medals at track and field champs
When Miles Holt is not busy saving lives, he is on the track training.
![41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
![Jonny Wilkinson: We all have a part to play in not reinforcing negative perceptions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Jonny Wilkinson: We all have a part to play in not reinforcing negative perceptions
OPINION: You could hear a lot of the other politicians laughing at the comment.
![Kerikeri chef's Double Cheeseburger pie wows judges at pie awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kerikeri chef's Double Cheeseburger pie wows judges at pie awards
Three Northland bakers have been recognised as some of the country's best pie makers
![Mindful eating: The art of presence while you eat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mindful eating: The art of presence while you eat
OPINION: Cooking at home is a family bonding experience.
![‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
![Our Treasures: Whangārei Stationary Engine Club a fascinating place](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Our Treasures: Whangārei Stationary Engine Club a fascinating place
OPINION: The club's main aim was to find and restore engines that have been used locally.
!['Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
![Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
![Deputy PM inducted into Whangārei Boys' Fideliter Fellowship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Deputy PM inducted into Whangārei Boys' Fideliter Fellowship
Winston Peters receives hall of fame honour during formal assembly.
!['Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.
![Prime Bay of Islands waterfront holiday park on the market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Prime Bay of Islands waterfront holiday park on the market
The price has dropped by $500,000.
![Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ
Northland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.
![Far North council calls for parts of fast-track bill to be wiped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Far North council calls for parts of fast-track bill to be wiped
Council fears mining on historic Māori sites under fast-track bill.
![Rain watch in place for Northland as wet weather looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rain watch in place for Northland as wet weather looms
MetService says there is moderate chance of upgrade to a warning.
![Whangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'
"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."
![News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui
News snippets from the Far North.
![Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw
'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'
![Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award