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Driver hurt after car plunges down 15m bluff
The car landed on its wheels but was extensively damaged.

Touch A Truck is for big and little kids
Event to raise money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Northland news in brief: NorthTec graduands to march and missing woman found
News snippets from across Northland

Modest fee to park at Whangārei Airport
Free parking to soon end at Whangārei Airport.

Plenty to see and do at Kaikohe show
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

NCEA results disappointing? It's not the end of the world
There are plenty of options for students who were disappointed by their NCEA results.

Record numbers for BOI sailing week
Over 110 boats have already registered with a week to go until the event.

Wait is over: NCEA results out today
Thousands of Northland students sat exams last year.

Ruakaka fisherman Northland's fourth suspected drowning
Local man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.

2018 in review: photographer John Stone's favourite Northland sports pics
2018 in review: photographer John Stone's favourite Northland sports pics.

2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's favourite photos from the year
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's favourite photos from the year

What's On: Circus, school holiday activities and rodeo
If you're running out of things to do with the kids, check out our list.

Stage two of meningococcal vaccinations under way
Northland DHB to open more community clinics for meningococcal vaccination.

Firefighters relieved after a drop in rubbish fire callouts
Total fire ban in Northland may not be necessary.

Juniors reel in impressive haul
Over 40 fish were caught by a record number of anglers at the Bay of Islands tournament.

1200 Northlanders turned to Quitline last year; New Year numbers up nationally
Some 1200 Northland smokers reached out to Quitline last year, and this month is busy too.

Travellers roll up for a cool treat
A new business on State Highway 1 north of Whangārei is helping holiday traffic stay cool

Fire chief first on scene at fatal motorbike crash
Harley v truck and trailer crash thought to have occurred as bike was overtaking.

Northland news in brief: Lakes open day and applications open for community funding
News snippets from Northland

Fisherman's death Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019
The 65-year-old man's body was found off Motukaraka Pt, Hokianga, about 8pm on Monday.

Kerikeri 88-year-old loses everything in house fire
Woman and her dog unharmed but home of 18 years destroyed.

Popular Far North walking track reopens
Kaiaraara (Duke's Nose) track open again after extensive upgrades.

Carnival good prep for age group swimmers
Over 200 people came to watch 121 swimmers aim to beat their personal bests.

Public health advice on hand hygiene
Rise in campylobacter cases prompt health warning in Northland.

Northland news in brief: Laurie Hall Park work continues and unexpected cruise ship visit
News snippets from Northland

Temperatures to continue in the high 20s
MetService is predicting another hot week for Northland.

Speeding launch sparks on-water police chase
High-powered catamaran seen travelling at high speed between dive flags in Bay of Islands.