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![Union suggest use of alternative ways of producing fuel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Union suggest use of alternative ways of producing fuel
Hundreds of job at the refinery could be culled as demand for fuel slumps.
![Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost
Takou Bay kauri sanctuary an attempt to safeguard future of species threatened by dieback.
![Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
![Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
![Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be
A scan revealed Smith was at risk of becoming paralysed from the neck down.
![V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy takes Hikurangi locals for a spin on a Polaris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy takes Hikurangi locals for a spin on a Polaris
Race driver Greg Murphy was in Hikurangi on Wednesday giving locals the ride of their life
![Heavy rain ends water restrictions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Heavy rain ends water restrictions
Water restrictions end in Whangārei after recent heavy rain filled up dams.
![Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue
Aged care advocates say there's a shortage of dementia units in Northland.
![Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage - what's their secret?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage - what's their secret?
Puriri Court residents Peter and Myra Madsen are best friends.
![Maungaturoto pair win on home turf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Maungaturoto pair win on home turf
It was the first centre title for both Malcolm Scott and Keith Youngman on Sunday.
![Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
![Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer
Dave Pennington helps the Red Cross at home and abroad in a variety of ways.
![Northland Regional Council takes timber processor to court over unpaid debt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland Regional Council takes timber processor to court over unpaid debt
The council is seeking $860,580 in outstanding principal, costs and interest from REL.
![Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man
19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.
![In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased
News snippets from Northland.
![Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says
Northlanders love spending time with their whānau more than the average Kiwi.
![Food poisoning hits WBHS 1st XV ahead of grudge match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Food poisoning hits WBHS 1st XV ahead of grudge match
The food poisoning hit after an after-match function following a game against Wellsford.
![The leap from illegal to legal is a big step](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
The leap from illegal to legal is a big step
Can a substance that impairs driving be legalised without a coherent policy?
![Police investigating circumstances of death in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Police investigating circumstances of death in Whangārei
Police are investigating the circumstances of a death in Northland earlier this week.
![Northland news in brief: Driving charge after crash, quick thinking saves house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland news in brief: Driving charge after crash, quick thinking saves house
News snippets from around the region.
![Farmers and growers rejoice with decent rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Farmers and growers rejoice with decent rain
But soil moisture level in Northland not where it should be, Niwa says.
![Students donate time for National Volunteer Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Students donate time for National Volunteer Week
As part of National Volunteer Week, Whangārei students donate their time to Hospice.
![Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
![Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases
The DHB is continuing to test for Covid-19 with extended hours at testing centres.
![30yo told not to worry about lump in breast. Now she's dying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
30yo told not to worry about lump in breast. Now she's dying
Hollie Mcintyre has been given just months to live.
![Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
![World War 1 poster encourages Kiwis to 'buy local'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
World War 1 poster encourages Kiwis to 'buy local'
History repeats - in 2020 we can support friends and families by buying 'locally made' .
![Boatie couple helped to bring islands back to life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Boatie couple helped to bring islands back to life
Malcolm and Helen Shaft help keeping Urupukapuka and other islands pest free.