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Far North locals discover 'unprecedented' mass stranding of 'unique' dolphins
A woman stumbled upon the stranded dolphins at Te Kōhanga / Shipwreck Bay in Ahipara.

Elderly man dies after car crashes into pohutukawa tree
Police say one vehicle was involved in this morning's fatal crash in Kaipara.

Comment: Cost of living continues to hurt Northlanders
Many mortgage holders will be re-fixing their mortgages in the next six months.

Meaningful change can come from public feedback on waste, say experts
Over 55,000 tonnes of rubbish went to Puwera Landfill last year.

Racing 3500km across India in a tuk tuk
The uncharted, unsupported adventure to raise funds for Gumboot Friday charity.

'It's not an unsafe town': Man's death outside petrol station puts city on edge
A 25yo man was reportedly killed after trying to help a stranger confronted by thieves.

Young man's heroic act moments before fatal stabbing
The 25yo was reportedly stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman confronted by thieves.

One person dead following incident involving group in Whangārei
Police were called to the scene at around 9:40pm

Comment: Exercise connects our brains and hearts and helps silence our chattering mind
Numbers don’t lie and neither do scientific results.

New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.

‘An iconic character’: Community devastated by skipper’s injuries, loss of historic ferry
Ferry skipper Bill Elliott recovering from spinal surgery; outlook still unknown.

'We really need it in the community' - pop up exhibition features Northland talent in small town
Curator Virginia Guy has worked within a tight timeframe to bring the idea to fruition.

Revealed: 'Desperate’ hospital workers file 23,000 reports warning of unsafe staffing
Figures obtained by the Weekend Herald reveal a hospital system pushed to breaking point.

Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids

Our Treasures: All aboard for Sunday Funday
The best thing about the day is seeing the joy on everyone’s face.

Brent Eastwood: Watch kids for symptoms of sport overload
Knowing what good practice looks like for safeguarding young people is important.

Back to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink drivers
Judge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.

Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.

'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.

Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.

Greens’ candidate hopes close ties to community will support campaign
Reina Penney to contest Northland seat for party.

Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.

Northlander injured while preparing to go through the Panama Canal
Givealittle page set up for builder in ICU in a Panamanian hospital.

Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.

Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.

Whangaroa hapū call for Govt to ban mining on conservation land
A Northland kauri reserve is among areas where an Oz billionaire has prospecting permits.

‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launch
Skipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.