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Rock fisherman saved in extreme conditions
Several weather-related incidents kept Northland emergency services busy at the weekend.

Northlanders named as Matariki Award finalists
A Northland rugby player, a renowned actor and a heavy metal band are finalists.

Dear Northland, We love you, says Govt
''It's our Government's love letter to Northland'': Phil Twyford describing $46m parcel

PM announces $46m development package for Northland
The PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.

Bay News: Taipa school wins tall ship challenge
A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.

Who is the real Te Tai Tokerau Māori Council? National body to decide
There are currently two groups claiming to be the Te Tai Tokerau Māori Council.

Whangārei's coldest May day for 42 years
Northland shivers through coldest day of the year.

64 Northland firefighters raise $94K in Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge
Northland firefighters raise $94,000 for charity in Sky Tower challenge

Inseparable couple die on same day
A Kiwi couple were inseparable for more than 60 years. They died just hours apart.

Mixed response to Budget from Whangārei folk
Community House co-ordinator hopes Budget will help peel away some layers of poverty.

Breaking Bad Grandad: Dealer found with drugs, gun, cash
Drug dealer stopped with cash, drugs and loaded firearm in Whangarei street.

Bay News Bites: Paihia Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk a runaway success
A weekly round-up of news, events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.

Photo of bashed alleged abductor posted on Facebook
A 69-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.

Ring Northland police and get Auckland
Calls to Northland police stations will now be answered in Auckland.

Kaikohe - the friendliest place in Northland
Lindy Laird talks to the man putting a smile on the town's dial.

Northland news briefs
News from around Northland includes chopper rescue, cancer fundraiser, brazen thefts.

Dirty Dancing - Nobody puts Suzy Cato in a corner
Mike Dinsdale chats with Kiwi kiddy TV superstar and Kaikohe girl Suzy Cato.

More than 620 lightning strikes in Northland
Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.

Outcry at bid to build homes on parkland
Residents angry at Housing New Zealand's plan to build state houses on Puriri Park

Northland's World War II secret history uncovered
Northland's World War II secret history revealed

Bay News Bites: Fancy a romantic musical night out?
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Crown/Maori relationship needs to be equal, Davis told
The hui was held to shape Kelvin Davis' role as Minister of Crown/Maori relations.

Hora Hora, Kerikeri triumph on home ground
Kerikeri are on the verge of the top four while Hora Hora consolidated second position.

Public have a say on regional plan for Northland
Submissions include "big three" of water, pest control and improving flood protection.