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Young shoplifter suffers brain injury after being assaulted in prison
Henare Tito was trespassed from shops, but he still went back and stole from them.

DoC's Northland campsites could sell out for summer
Book now or miss out on DoC's Far North campsites.

Bay News: Floral blast from the past; Christmas carols back
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Hard-up Far North hospices get help from Farmers Kaitāia Christmas appeal
Far North hospices will benefit from Farmers Kaitāia Christmas Tree of Remembrance Appeal.

First cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next year
The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.

Forest mega-mast a mixed blessing for Far North native fauna
Looming multi-mast in Northland’s forests could be good news for natives.

News in brief: Water quality at popular swim spots available online
The latest news bites from around the region.

News briefs from the Far North - entangled whale, Bantams take flight and SH10 detour
News snippets from the Far North

Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.

Kaipara councillor opens meeting with karakia despite mayor's ban
The meeting opened with the words: “Kia hora te marino”.

End of one era, start of another as Kaitāia mosaic wall removed
Much-loved Kaitāia mosaic wall being removed to make way for town square.

Calls for sightings of whale with line tangled around tail off Northland coast
The whale is believed to be able to breathe as its head and fins are free from the line.

Whangārei iwi threaten occupation if housing development goes ahead
A 93-house development is planned on Ōnoke Hill, a well-known site in Kamo.

'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.

News in brief: Pool club triumphs; restrictions around dogs on beaches
The latest news bites from around the region.

Ruawai property in spotlight over who gets potential sale funds
The decision will now go to the full council to decide.

Northland house prices join trend in nationwide growth
Whangārei suburbs come out on top as the strongest growth market.

Far North mayor's vow to improve dog control welcomed
Far North activists are keen to keep the council honest on dog control improvements.

Dozens of Far North storm slips repaired, but some will take three years
Far North roads are still impacted by 175 slips from severe weather events.

News in brief: Weather inspires book; Dog day fundraiser
The latest news bites from around the region.

Kevin Page: Karma is a beautiful thing
OPINION: I recall my dad telling me to be the bigger person.

News briefs from the Far North: Let's light up Kaitāia, moko mataora project, and land occupation ends
News snippets from the Far North.

Northland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
The council accepted the changes could mean significant costs for landowners.

Two people with critical injuries in hospital after serious crash
Pair with critical injuries hospitalised after serious crash.

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Brynderwyn bypass upgrade vital
From the mayor's office: Build it and they shall come... but how will they get here?

'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.

Northland news in brief: Baby death unexplained, housing meeting and tattoo project funding
News snippets from across Northland.

Desperate mum pleads for help to fund baby's fight against cancer
A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.

Great day for 2023 Kerikeri Half Marathon, but popular Kerikeri Street Party postponed
A little rain didn't dampen the spirits of Kerikeri Half Marathon runners and walkers.