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Kerikeri couple celebrate the return of Rusty
A Kerikeri couple have been reunited with their cat after he went missing for 16 months.

Places in Northland break summer drought record
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.

Otangarei papakāinga officially opened
The papakāinga will house whānau while they find more sustainable accommodation.

Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence
Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.

Dargaville celebrates 35th Field Days with unique culinary treats
NRC will hand out venison jerky with a watermelon salsa at this year's Field Days.

Whangārei man arrested in Bali gets consular help
Whangārei man arrested trying to bring nearly 5000 prescription pills into Bali.

Holiday ends in tragedy after woman killed in Mangonui crash
Crash left woman dead and partner seriously injured; other driver had only minor injuries.

Northlander's sentence reduced and one conviction quashed
Northlander who fleeced national disability support charity gets jail sentence reduced.

Rural assistance payments to help Northland farmers and growers
Northland farmers and growers affected by drought can access rural assistance payments.

Maui's engineers and roller coaster designers compete in challenge
Years 5-8 students from 25 Northland schools their engineering skills into practice.

NorthTec chief executive reacts to tutors strike
Union members are walking out of classes today and tomorrow.

Pukenui Forest Rangers: Kiwi chick makes all the hard work worthwhile
The chick could be heard calling inside the egg, tapping on the egg wanting to break out.

Northland news in brief: Kaipara water restrictions, drop-in recovery clinic and sculpture symposium returns
News snippets from across the region.

Covid-19: Frontline health care staff know what to do
Northland public health officials preparing response teams to deal with coronavirus.

Authorities fed up with blatant disregard for fire ban in Northland
Fire prosecutions in Northland seriously looked at

First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place
The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

Whānau day out at Children's Day
The event is free so all whānau can enjoy a day out.

What to do if you win the $50m Powerball jackpot
Advice for Northlanders if they win the $50m Powerball jackpot.

Kaikohe woman's brave journey inspires new recovery hub
A former addict has set up a new recovery hub in Kaikohe to help others.

Pasifika Fusion Festival on this weekend
It includes the passport competition, with return flights to Niue up for grabs.

Pippa gains top grade in world for Cambridge marine science
Whangārei's Pippa Benton is passionate about marine conservation.

News snippets from Northland
More Lotto luck, Child Cancer Appeal and gum trees felled.

Funding cap lift could see more money given to Northland DHB
Northland DHB's approved budget deficit to be nearly $13m for this year.

Ngunguru duo take out first-year singles titles
John Wilde and Barbara Hopper battled tough opposition to take out the singles titles.

Four charged over massive Northland drug bust in court
Police raid uncovered five greenhouses filled with more than 4000 plants.

Takahiwai Rugby League club's new 'Smart' field
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.