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Combating youth violence: It starts with supporting Northland families

Everyone needs to feel valued as opposed to just being a cog in our society.

Youth Week 'about getting involved and giving it a go'

Travel on Citylink buses is free to and from the events for the whole week.

Wheelie good news: Bylaw can stop bike bandits

Regulations can put the brakes on riders who don't have a "care in the world".

Chopper appeal: Rescue service 'hugely grateful' for donations

Westpac Chopper Appeal Month to bring much-needed funds for Northland service.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

Trapping pests at Northland's Rangikapiti helping restore reserve

Effects of trapping at Northland's Rangikapiti plain to see.

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

"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

Data has revealed the notion that youth violence has escalated in Northland is distorted.

'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

Whangārei's Circa Marine launches new multi-million, 24-metre aluminium boat.

20m plantings planned for NZ's biggest harbour restoration project

$200m for native tree planting in Kaipara Harbour catchment.

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

The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.

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.

New blood needed to take music programme to next level

Be Free is a successful music mentoring and life skills programme for Mid North youth.

Hands off our DHB, says Whangārei list MP

I will continue to fight for our DHB and staff and the local voice, says Dr Shane Reti.

Northland news in brief

Briefs for the Northern Advocate.