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![Mop-up begins in Kaipara district as Minister of Agriculture visits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mop-up begins in Kaipara district as Minister of Agriculture visits
It's been a rough week for residents in the Kaipara - and worries still remain.
![$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
!['We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
![Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
![Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
![Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.
![Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.
!['Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence
![Graduating teachers carry region's hopes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences
![One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa
![Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa
Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.
![Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
!['At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
![Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring
![Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series
The stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.
![Otaika liquor store ram raid latest of many](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Otaika liquor store ram raid latest of many
The shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.
![Inspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Inspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of games
The Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.
!['If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia
NorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.
![Historic child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Historic child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jail
The court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.
![Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack
Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.
![Liquorland Otaika targeted in overnight ram raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Liquorland Otaika targeted in overnight ram raid
Liquorland Otaika is the latest business to be targeted by ram raiders.