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![Body found in creek in Kaitaia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body found in creek in Kaitaia
Police were called around 1pm today to a report of a body in a creek.
![Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
![From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
![Police set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders Squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders Squad
Armed police called out in Northland.
![Dream of international premiere coming true for Māoriland filmmakers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dream of international premiere coming true for Māoriland filmmakers
Two filmmakers from Māoriland are heading to Toronto to premiere their film Bub.
![Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail
A man who has served time for manslaughter fails to complete community work.
![A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health
A shortage of GPs in Northland is sending patients to already pressured public health
![Comment: More to life than roads and rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comment: More to life than roads and rates
Put social, economic and environmental benefits first, says housing advocate Tim Howard.
![Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
Incident took 31 seconds; police say fog cannon prevented another crime from happening.
![Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
![Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
![Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
![Para athletes creating their own legacy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
![Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
![Northlanders off to Japan for Rugby World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northlanders off to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Hordes of Northlanders are off to Japan for a "familiar" event.
![How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
![Northland Rugby, heed my warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
![$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
![Gran uses newfound first aid skills to save grandson's life with CPR](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gran uses newfound first aid skills to save grandson's life with CPR
Northland grandma Macilla Manuel was determined not to lose another mokopuna.
![Cannabis bust: 'Look out gin traps everywhere, watch your step'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cannabis bust: 'Look out gin traps everywhere, watch your step'
Journalist Kristin Edge takes ride with police on drug operation, and looks at referendum.
![Givealittle to help man replace his stolen chainsaw, get security system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Givealittle to help man replace his stolen chainsaw, get security system
"They've got no respect going round pinching other people's stuff": Cody Turner-Grey.
![Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed in deliberate attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed in deliberate attack
Attack on whānau business 'despicable' - but family most upset for the bees.
![Film crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Film crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coast
National Geographic luckily got footage of two killer whales off Taiharuru.
![Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC
Northland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.
![Police await post mortem report after toddler dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police await post mortem report after toddler dies
It is the third death of a child investigated in Northland within the past 12 months.
![Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangārei
As soon as they could, the kids crowded around the NBA star, Steven Adams.
![Tourist ploughs into marae, avoids prosecution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourist ploughs into marae, avoids prosecution
British tourist who crashed into Northland marae not charged over damage.
![Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.