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![Behind the needles of fine line tattooist Gemma Dudley](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Behind the needles of fine line tattooist Gemma Dudley
Fine-line tattooists have become a common choice in recent years; Gemma is self-taught.
![Search for missing diver continues, more than 10 days later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search for missing diver continues, more than 10 days later
The rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.
![The upcoming Brynderwyns closure will cost about $200 extra for each truck trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The upcoming Brynderwyns closure will cost about $200 extra for each truck trip
The extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.
!['Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.
![Waitangi Treaty Grounds museums receive bomb threats and evacuate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waitangi Treaty Grounds museums receive bomb threats and evacuate
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds museums were evacuated following bomb threats.
![6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far North
The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.
![Nineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday period](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday period
Nineteen families around New Zealand have been affected by road deaths these holidays.
![Inside the vibrant world of Kerikeri artist Erika Pearce](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inside the vibrant world of Kerikeri artist Erika Pearce
Street artist Erika Pearce takes inspiration from the colourful world around her.
![Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
!['Shattered hearts beyond repair’: 4yo, 6yo cousins die in farm tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Shattered hearts beyond repair’: 4yo, 6yo cousins die in farm tragedy
Devastated family member posted on social media about the death of the two little boys.
![Short story competition: Northland Year 7 and 8 entries impress judges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Short story competition: Northland Year 7 and 8 entries impress judges
Teachers and students worked together on the entries.
![Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
![Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
![151st Waipū Highland Games: A grand success after massive turnout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
151st Waipū Highland Games: A grand success after massive turnout
The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.
![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.
![Grub's up: Northland food caravans offer a myriad of quality street food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grub's up: Northland food caravans offer a myriad of quality street food
Northland is home to many food caravans. Reporter Jenny Ling uncovers the top five.
![Fears proposed highway service centre will hurt 'every business' in Waipū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fears proposed highway service centre will hurt 'every business' in Waipū
The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.
![Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.
![Double tragedy: Police pull bodies from Far North stream after quad bike accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Double tragedy: Police pull bodies from Far North stream after quad bike accident
A rāhui had been placed on the swollen stretch of water.
!['Really tragic': Search continues for missing pair after Far North quad bike accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Really tragic': Search continues for missing pair after Far North quad bike accident
The police dive squad have been asked to help in the search for the missing duo.
!['Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.
![Award-winning Northland brewery's secret to surviving and thriving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Award-winning Northland brewery's secret to surviving and thriving
As it nears its 10th year in operation, survival is the priority.
![New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
![Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow
Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.
![Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
![Two missing after quad bike rolls into swimming hole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two missing after quad bike rolls into swimming hole
Four people made it out of swollen stream but search ongoing for missing pair.
![Holidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Holidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZ
Keeping you posted with the latest wild weather.
!['No one's crying': SH1 blocked by milk and cheese spill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'No one's crying': SH1 blocked by milk and cheese spill
'We’re just cleaning up the spilled milk, but no one’s crying. Well, not in our crew.'