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Kate Farrant bought the Bay Belle - a retired ferry - to turn into a floating pizzeria. But the boat needed lots of work first. Video / baybellenz and Kate Farrant

Emergency services couldn't believe the 20-year-old was able to walk away from the wreckage of his car after another driver hit his vehicle on State Highway 1. Video / Jaden Parker

Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting

When a crew member aboard cruise ship Diamond Princess suffered a serious eye injury, the Northland Rescue Helicopter was tasked with winching them off the ship.

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