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Northland police advise motorists to stay patient on busy roads this weekend.
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Northland news in brief: Concern for missing woman
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
Northland police appeal for information about missing Whangārei woman
Amanda Semb was last seen on October 8 leaving her central Whangārei address.
Northland or Whangārei electorates could be marginal seats after election night
It will be an historic shock if Northland or Whangārei electorates are won by Labour
News snippets from Northland
The Coastal Classic is on tomorrow; and a diver has died in the Far North.
Animal advocates 'mortified' at lack of action over alleged Northland puppy mill
Animal advocates say the SPCA is letting down 87 dogs living at an alleged puppy mill.
Free-range trend puts egg empire on top perch
The Whangārei business is among the top commercial egg producers in New Zealand.
Photos at Poor Knights two of the winners in New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest
Two snaps from Poor Knights win New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest.
Warm, wet and muggy in Northland this holiday weekend
Unofficial start of summer weekend in Northland will be warm, wet and muggy
Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
NRC councillor John Bain resigns and walks out of meeting
Long-time NRC councillor resigns and walks out of meeting.
Whangārei man loses his home after suspected arson
A Whangārei man has lost his home of more than 15 years following suspected arson.
Free kayak safety workshop at Waitangi
Free one-day workshop to help Northland kayakers stay safe on the water this summer.
Relief as work begins at last on new $1.4m dog pound
After five years of delays FNDC will rebuild pound on existing site next to sewage ponds.
DHB confident despite lack of community testing centres on weekends
Medical officer of health believes Northlanders have adequate access to Covid-19 testing.
Whangārei woman delighted stolen bench returned
Brigid Sinclair is delighted that a bench stolen from outside her home has been returned.
$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy tern
NZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Motorbike and school bus crash - motorcyclist badly hurt
Northland's emergency services are dealing with two crashes in the region this afternoon
Whangārei woman's plan for nice reading spot stymied by bench theft
A resident's efforts to brighten up her neighbourhood have been thwarted by dishonesty.
Stranger danger warning after school student approached
Whangārei community warned be vigilant after high-school student approached by stranger.
Daring late-night cliff rescue earns volunteers top award
He was stuck 50m up a cliff at night at a remote bay. Only four men could save him.
Eye catching cardboard box quite a find
Johann Strauss on the cover and musical notes floating above his image give strong clues.
Revived World War II play debuts tonight
Students and teachers at Whangārei Girls' High resurrect 1940s play The Willing Horse.
Coroner to investigate toddler death
The child, understood to be a 2yo, is believed to have drowned.
Appeal kicks off for Northland Rescue Helicopter
Northland Rescue Helicopter needs public help as annual appeal starts.
World's largest sailing cats return to Whangārei
Two of the world's largest cruising catamarans return to Whangārei.
Māori wards on agenda for all four Northland councils
Northland is making history by looking at whether to bring in Māori wards in all councils.
Mangamuka Gorge SH1 to reopen by Christmas
The key Far North highway was hit by eight slips triggered by the July 17 deluge.