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![Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
![‘It’s a priceless gift’: Whangārei man's life saved by selfless donation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
‘It’s a priceless gift’: Whangārei man's life saved by selfless donation
Nolan Keith promises to look after his new heart, to honour those who donated it.
![Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
![Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
![$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
![Rainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Rainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beaches
Lifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.
![Navy life means touring the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
![At 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his boots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
At 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his boots
At 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.
![Obituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Obituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in Whangārei
Malcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.
![Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
!['Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
!['We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven
Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine
!['Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass
Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.
![Service centre proposed for dangerous intersection, Waipu residents say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Service centre proposed for dangerous intersection, Waipu residents say
The service centre is the third proposed for State Highway 1 south of Whangārei.
![Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.
![Hannah Wilkinson's Kamo FC scores Fifa development cash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Hannah Wilkinson's Kamo FC scores Fifa development cash
The club was delighted to receive the funding.
![Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
!['Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.
![Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
!['It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts
Friday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.
![Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=877)
Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out
Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.