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![Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads
A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.
![Red light puts stop to Bay of Islands Music Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Red light puts stop to Bay of Islands Music Festival
Bay of Islands Music Festival is victim of Covid uncertainty with the event cancelled
![Kāinga Ora to either remove or deconstruct existing old homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kāinga Ora to either remove or deconstruct existing old homes
Consent sought to build 11 new state homes in Whau Valley and Raumanga.
!['No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina
Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.
![PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
![Roading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Roading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut
100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways
![Northland house fire: Vape left to charge on bed blamed for Kaitaia house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Northland house fire: Vape left to charge on bed blamed for Kaitaia house fire
Another home was destroyed by a phone charger in Kaikohe last year.
![Two more arrests after Northland drug raids involving Police and Customs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two more arrests after Northland drug raids involving Police and Customs
More arrests from alleged Northland-based drug importation ring
![Police investigating threat against PM delivered to Kerikeri homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police investigating threat against PM delivered to Kerikeri homes
Bizarre hand-written message delivered to letterboxes around Waipapa Rd.
![Staff shortages hurting hospitality during busiest season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Staff shortages hurting hospitality during busiest season
Northland's hospitality businesses face worsening staff shortage over busy summer period
![Far North forestry workers discover human skeleton in Kaitaia forest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Far North forestry workers discover human skeleton in Kaitaia forest
Police are working to try to identify the person found but it's believed they are male.
![Whangārei mum loses car, baby seat, and pram in latest car theft](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whangārei mum loses car, baby seat, and pram in latest car theft
Nissan Tiida is among model of cars targeted by thieves across Northland.
![Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'
Here's why Northland dairy owners are hesitant to speak against aggravated robberies.
![Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership
Plan to raise $1.5m to return land at Ngunguru Sandspit to public ownership
![Kai Iwi Lakes drowning victim is a 4-year-old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kai Iwi Lakes drowning victim is a 4-year-old
A child has drowned at popular Kai Iwi Lakes - Northland's first drowning victim for 2022.
!['You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy
Police urge drivers to be patient, keep calm, and expect delays on Northland roads.
![Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry
Singer and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.
![Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris
Knighthood for Northland's Chris Farrelly for services to health and the community.
![New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.
!['Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured
Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.
![It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira
Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.
![Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy
Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.
![Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
![Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
![Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened off Whangārei on Monday
![Bleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundant
Forty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.
![Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver
Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.
![Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital
Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.