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The young activists of tomorrow are leading the Waitangi Hīkoi as it marches through Kaitāia on Wednesday on its way to Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands.

Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.

Around 1500 people said "say no" to the fast-track project by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay over 35 years. Video / Nigel Yellowlees

A paradise shelduck recovering from injuries received by a blow dart. Video / DoC

Motorists are experiencing delays after a truck rolled between Kaikohe and Waima about 11am today. Video / Miria Henry

Aucklander De-Anna Kitto was reunited with her dog Baby, who was presumed stolen, after three years. Video / De-Anna Kitto

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper

A fire has ripped through a Whangārei laundromat. Video / Da Racoon

Nine Lemonfish [also known as Rig] and an Eagle Ray were found at Onerahi this week. The species are unprotected but should not be dumped close to shore, fisheries says.

Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine

Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora

The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone

Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help in solving the homicide of Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video | Northern Advocate

Well involved house fire on Mangakahia Rd in Kaikohe.

This is what happens on Paul Harvey’s Far North farm when it rains, due to Far North District Council not cleaning out drains near the farm. Video / Supplied

Students from Te Kāpehu Whetū school and the Leadership Academy of A Company performed a haka when the decision to keep the Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward was announced.

This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall

Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New Zealand

Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan

New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting

Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.

A pair of Kakariki that moved into predator-proofed historic bush in Glenbervie, Whangarei, are now raising chicks there. Video / Ethan Benney

How on earth will seagliders work? Shah Aslam, chief executive of Ocean Flyer, sits down with Northern Advocate journalist Denise Piper to answer your questions about seagliders.