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News snippets from around the region.
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Northland police pay thanks to the public who helped bring missing 'local legends' home
Up to 160 members of the public turned out to help find Brian Bench, missing in Whangārei.
Two people hurt in crash at Ōhaeawai
Motorists should factor in more time to their journey as delays are expected.
Hope for Moerewa, Ōtiria residents one year after the flood
Residents have been hammered by four major floods since 2007.
Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair nirvana for book lovers
Thousands of books being sorted ahead of sale.
Three-year Whangārei river catchment clean up paying dividends in first year
Three-year programme to clean up river catchments in Whangārei already paying dividends.
News snippets from Northland
Defibrillators for police cars; and nominations open for NZer of the Year.
Lifting the bar: A court process that felt like a Māori process
OPINION: Newly minted barrister Langdon Bradley brought the joy to his marae.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in North
Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.
Bay of Islands' PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award
Northland's PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award from Top Energy
News snippets from Northland
Coastal track closed by DoC; and planting day at Mangawhai.
Historic bar admission sees registry officer celebrated on marae
Northlander Langdon Bradley joins the Whangārei court after long and trialling journey.
Body of 'local legend', 95, found in Northland harbour
Charles ''Chas'' Strange was reported missing on Sunday.
Motorists warned of crash chaos on busy stretch of Whangārei road
Motorists travelling through the Kamo area can expect delays from this afternoon's chaos.
Two arrests after violent Waipapa Superette robbery
Tobacco was taken in the violent robbery just before closing time on Sunday.
Northland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a difference
Drug experts call for a Northland initiative tackling meth use to be rolled out across NZ.
Speed limits to drop in Mangawhai
New limits will be 40km/h for most residential streets and 30km/h for busy shopping areas.
Strong Northland team at Gymnastics National Champs
Strong chance of Northland success at NZ Gymnastics National Championships this week
'I feel violated': Thieves target businesses in small town
Police are operating regular prevention patrols in the area as a response to the problem
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins
Northland lifeguards scoop seven wins at Northern Region Surf Life Saving awards evening
Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits
New $1.2 million floating pontoon in Whangārei to draw international vessels.
Oruku Landing - to proceed or not?
It would be fair to say feelings were 50/50 for and against the project.
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare: Bilingual orator, business owner, national table tennis player, what else is this 14-year-old doing?
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare wins the Senior Māori Tā Himi Henare Memorial Trophy.
Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million
Northland's $76 million kiwifruit crop a new record yield.
Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward
The foundation is fundraising to create a more comfortable space for children in hospital.
Western Sharks crowned Tyrepower Northland Premier Rugby champs
All three Tyrepower Northland rugby finals close affairs
Serious crash delays traffic on Ngunguru Road
Diversions are put in place on Ngunguru Road following a serious two-car crash.
What top Northland chefs are cooking at home this winter
Top Northland chefs offer tips on how to make practical, nourishing winter food
'I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room
A large concrete brick landed next to the 74-year-old's head.
House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets
Roberta and George Niha lost their 30-year-old house in Pipiwai to a fire.
Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards
James Calvert has spent the past four years bringing Northlanders closer together.
Comment: Latest investment to grow rail for Northland
These rail improvements are a game changer – for rail and region as a whole: Greg Miller.