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![Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
Joe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.
![Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
![Police at two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Police at two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road
Police at scene of two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road
![Licensing law change a boost for Northland towns' battle against booze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Licensing law change a boost for Northland towns' battle against booze
With changes to alcohol licensing on the way, how is liquor impacting our communities?
![Whangārei Special Olympians go for gold at National Summer Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei Special Olympians go for gold at National Summer Games
The 22-strong team will put their skills to the test against approximately 1000 others.
![News snippets: Search for missing Dargaville man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets: Search for missing Dargaville man
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Latest news from Northland's bowls scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Winners found in Northland Bowls' junior contests
![Body pulled from water in Whangaruru; two people in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Body pulled from water in Whangaruru; two people in hospital
Police believe the body is that of a third person previously unaccounted for.
![NRU opts for the tried and tested in appointing new head coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NRU opts for the tried and tested in appointing new head coach
Former Taniwha player sets goals for the team as head coach.
![Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
Catherine Cull says the appointment shows what Northlanders can achieve.
![Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.
![Train derailed after collision with truck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.
![Person assaulted during residential robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Person assaulted during residential robbery
The person is currently in a stable condition in hospital.
![Police appeal for sightings of missing man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Police appeal for sightings of missing man
Police have concerns for the welfare of Little-John Makoare, 39.
![Three people injured in crashes, fatality from earlier crash confirmed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Three people injured in crashes, fatality from earlier crash confirmed
One person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Maungatapere.
![Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
!['Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.
![Salvation Army in Whangārei not having Xmas lunch this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Salvation Army in Whangārei not having Xmas lunch this year
Sallies in Whangarei opening first social supermarket
![Police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash
A man died as a result of the Pataua North Rd crash 12 days later.
![Police name man found dead at Urquharts Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Police name man found dead at Urquharts Bay
He was Philip Gibbs Reynolds, 62, of Whangārei.
![News snippets: Stabbing in Paihia; rāhui in Urquharts Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets: Stabbing in Paihia; rāhui in Urquharts Bay
The latest news snippets from around the region.
![High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.
![Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?
The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.
![Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.
![Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
![Vince Cocurullo: We deserve to have our basic needs met in a more reliable manner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Vince Cocurullo: We deserve to have our basic needs met in a more reliable manner
We need to know that we’re able to stay connected.
![Cricket soothing the Covid lockdown's pain for multiethnic community in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cricket soothing the Covid lockdown's pain for multiethnic community in Whangārei
Cricket diverts multiethnic cricketers mind away from Covid stress in Northland.
![Buoy at Poor Knights Marine Reserve will monitor ocean for researchers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Buoy at Poor Knights Marine Reserve will monitor ocean for researchers
The technology monitors water temperature, among other features.