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![Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes
![Body in mangroves in Whangārei spark police operation, but suspicious circumstances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Body in mangroves in Whangārei spark police operation, but suspicious circumstances
Whangārei investigating after body found at Onerahi, but no suspicious circumstances
!['It's a new beginning for us': First tenants move in on Puriri Park Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'It's a new beginning for us': First tenants move in on Puriri Park Rd
New State housing tenant in Whangārei calls for dialogue to alleviate concerns.
!['Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
Where and when to meet Northland local body election candidates.
![Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
Northland to get first high-tech PET-CT when a new radiology clinic opens next year
![Couple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Couple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms charges
They said they were going straight home. Instead they drove to Kaikohe to sell P.
![Ute hits power pole, flips into paddock south of Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ute hits power pole, flips into paddock south of Whangārei
Emergency services at ute crash south of Whangārei
![Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
![Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy
Northland Taniwha turn defence into attack in their win over Southland.
![News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.
![Sheryl Mai: Doing spade work on site for our new airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sheryl Mai: Doing spade work on site for our new airport
Sheryl Mai says it was agreed Ruatangata was the best option for further investigation.
![Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
![Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns
Warning out for Northlanders ahead of the spring burning season.
![Children's life in squalor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
![Double-header at Semenoff Stadium and children's entry is free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Double-header at Semenoff Stadium and children's entry is free
The Northland Taniwha are eyeing their third win when they host Southland in Whangārei.
![Carolyn Hansen: Why do we empower procrastination?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Carolyn Hansen: Why do we empower procrastination?
There is not a person alive who has not given into the bad habit of putting something off.
![Teacher launches petition to ban cellphones in school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teacher launches petition to ban cellphones in school
A national ban of cellphones in schools would send a strong message, the teacher says.
![PICS: Daffodil Day returns to Northland with sunshine and hope](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
PICS: Daffodil Day returns to Northland with sunshine and hope
Northland's Cancer Society fundraiser was disrupted the last three times due to lockdowns.
![Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules
No action after complaint over billboard at airport for Waipū brewery.
![There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on
![Bittersweet moment: Kaipara owner puts iconic hotel on the market after five decades in her family](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bittersweet moment: Kaipara owner puts iconic hotel on the market after five decades in her family
After 52 years in the same family it is time for a change.
![Whangārei wedding photographer snaps up national award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei wedding photographer snaps up national award
Joy only started photographing weddings five years ago, has already won a national award.
![Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project
Whangārei Heads could be declared a regional park to further enhance its natural beauty.
![Kamo High students win big with animation film](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kamo High students win big with animation film
The short film Change is Now is themed around the climate crisis and sustainability.
![Grab opportunity, rural leadership scholar urges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Grab opportunity, rural leadership scholar urges
Applications open for next recipient of rural scholarship.
![After the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
After the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside world
More than 10% of kids at Panguru Area School can't get to lessons due to closed roads.
![Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
![Farming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Farming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestry
Farming leader says no advantage to Northland in new rules.