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![A story of true grit: The determined life of the tractor riding cowboy, Murdoch Ross](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A story of true grit: The determined life of the tractor riding cowboy, Murdoch Ross
Murdoch Ross' generosity established many vital aspects of the Whangārei Heads community.
![Preventing the 'youth mental health pandemic': Wellbeing project hits Te Tai Tokerau schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Preventing the 'youth mental health pandemic': Wellbeing project hits Te Tai Tokerau schools
The project provides children with the means to manage anxiety early in their early years.
![Northland’s Robinson itching to get back on the field](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland’s Robinson itching to get back on the field
Blues coaches bracket Tom Robinson and Adrian Choat for Sunday's clash
![Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive
Kerikeri Woodchoppers have so far raised $330,000 for eye surgery across the Pacific.
![Carolyn Hansen: How to manage cravings and temptations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Carolyn Hansen: How to manage cravings and temptations
If you do give in, pick yourself back up and get going again.
![Northland bowlers at national champs and Kensington club celebrating 100 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland bowlers at national champs and Kensington club celebrating 100 years
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson,
![Return of Northland Field Days sees town and country unite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Return of Northland Field Days sees town and country unite
After a two-year break due to Covid, the event is again showcasing farming innovations.
![Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts
Big slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.
![Luxon promises Northland councils will control Three Waters infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Luxon promises Northland councils will control Three Waters infrastructure
Luxon's comments came after National launched its Three Waters policy on Saturday.
![Northland’s rail link to be closed for up to three months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland’s rail link to be closed for up to three months
Some of the slips on the line between Northland and Auckland are still being assessed.
![Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
![Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped
The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face
![Accused referred to Youth Aid over assault that caused life-threatening injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Accused referred to Youth Aid over assault that caused life-threatening injuries
The victim is still in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
!['Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
!['New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers
A slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.
!['They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police
Recent crimes in South Hokianga have led locals to start a petition for more police.
!['Logistical nightmare': 60 schools damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Logistical nightmare': 60 schools damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle
Damage includes flooded classrooms, roofs ripped off and major cracks in the pavement.
![Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions
![Hot air balloon a thriller for young Northland schoolkids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hot air balloon a thriller for young Northland schoolkids
Morningside School students, teachers and parents get up on a hot air balloon.
![Man airlifted to hospital after alleged shooting in remote community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man airlifted to hospital after alleged shooting in remote community
A man was found with gunshot wounds on a rural road on the outskirts of Whangārei.
!['Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction
'Disgraceful and demeaning' - the victim was attacked while holding her 3-year-old son.
![Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route
Trucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.
![Wet tar seal turns quick trip for a pie into $5000 bill no one is fronting for](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wet tar seal turns quick trip for a pie into $5000 bill no one is fronting for
Dan Tothill, reliant on his car due to a knee injury, has had to go without since January.
![Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
![Financial hardship a big issue faced by elderly, says Minister for Seniors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Financial hardship a big issue faced by elderly, says Minister for Seniors
Age Concern said the rising cost of living is a major issue for local elderly people.
![Marae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Marae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle response
Far North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.
![SH1 through Brynderwyns to partially re-open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH1 through Brynderwyns to partially re-open
The road will be open to northbound traffic only.
![Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation
The police officer resigned after a complaint about behaviour towards a potential recruit.