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![Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
!['Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station
He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.
![We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour
Truck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.
![They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route
NZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.
![Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
![Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
![Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
![Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
![Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter
Mangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols
![Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025
Independent school would cater to students who now travel to access secondary education.
![Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club
The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.
!['Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
![Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
![Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
![Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision
Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.
![Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
!['There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll
With a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.
![DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
![SH1 Brynderwyns closure gives time to prepare - Whangārei Mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH1 Brynderwyns closure gives time to prepare - Whangārei Mayor
OPINION: Vince Cocurullo says Brynderwyns closure warning gives time to prepare.
![Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware
It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.
![Muddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Muddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpour
Northern Bass Festivalgoers have been faced with a muddy mess.