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![Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
![$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work
Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species
![Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga
'It is very much a place for the living.'
![People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
![French citizen rescued from yacht off North Cape during wild weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
French citizen rescued from yacht off North Cape during wild weather
The French national is being taken to Kerikeri to meet Customs officials.
!['We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up
'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'
![Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
![Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
![Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
![Injured tramper rescued from Puketi Forest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Injured tramper rescued from Puketi Forest
A bruised tramper has been rescued from Te Araroa Trail.
![Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
![Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
![What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
![Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
!['Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues plea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues plea
Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.
![Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
![Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel
Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.
![Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code
A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.
![Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
![Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
![Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.