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Police search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie Butler
The 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.

Act ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’
Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.

'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.

Person critically injured in SH1 crash with truck
Emergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.

Far North news briefs - Iwi collective co-chair, new Metalfest act and waka ama nats
News snippets from the Far North

New social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity
The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space.

'Fantastic news': Leaders welcome progress on Northland expressway
The new road is likely to be tolled, according to Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.

'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.

Your guide to Northland's Anzac Day commemorations
A host of commemorative services are planned for Northlanders to pay their respects.

Far North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the district
Plenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.

'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation
The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.

Watch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to Whangārei
The Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route.

Kaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare final
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win

Northland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruits
Nine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North

'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning
Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.

25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Riding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.

'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins
Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.

Letters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justice
OPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.

'Backed way up': Delays following two-vehicle crash near Sheepworld
The incident happened near Sheepworld Farm Park around 2.30pm today.

'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalism
Kamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year.