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Spending a penny for the toilet door - Joe Bennett
There is a manly pleasure in striding into a door department and saying, ‘I want a door’.

Why Marsden Estate’s winemaking achievements will continue following sale
Marsden Estate owners Rod and Cindy MacIvor reflect on vineyard sale.

Baby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tides
Baby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.

Delays on SH12 Northland after Taheke truck crash
Motorists are experiencing delays after a truck rolled between Kaikohe and Waima about 11am today. Video / Miria Henry

Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.

Family devastated by theft of woodchopping trophy
The trophy was made from mottled kauri in 1966.

Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.

Vehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in Raumanga
Gunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.

‘It’s shocking’: Dust woes continue, residents call for stronger council action
Residents in the Far North are angered by dust issues despite dust suppression measures.

Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.

Taheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% contained
On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.

What's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?
Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?

News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
News snippets from the Far North

Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.

Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands

Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions

News in brief: Cape Brett lighthouse cottage hosts 1200 visitors after restoration
Nearly 1200 people stayed at Cape Brett's cottage since November reopening.

'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayaker
Oliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.

Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.

Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers

Humble Northland couple’s community contribution recognised
John and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.

'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary school
A private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.

‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crash
The hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.

Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
Now he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.

News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.

Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it

'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.

Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say