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Northland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returns

News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.

' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper Bonanza

Wednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.

Student in critical condition after getting hit by a car while trying to catch bus

Emergency services rushed to the scene at 7.30am today.

The NZ Highwaymen are coming to a stage near you

Eddie Low, Dennis Marsh, Brendan Duggan and Gray Bartlett on the road again.

Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics

Emilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,

Call for more police after CBD assaults rise

The number of assaults reported in Whangārei Central has risen in the last year.

$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria

Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.

Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman

Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.

Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences

News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.

Titewhai Harawira: 'Some of my best friends are Pākehā'

Moana Maniapoto and the final interview with Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira.

Bay of Islands farm leased to hapū after generations-long fight for its return

Lease of 452ha Puketotara farm a first step to return under a Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement.

Avondale magazine pays tribute to Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira

Local Avondale magazine pays tribute to resident Titewhai Harawira, who passed in January.

The diet of New Zealand criminals: Sex, violence and dishonesty

Sexual allegations are reportedly making their way into court proceedings more often.

Piles of rubbish removed in Whangārei on Global Recycling Day

More than half a ton of rubbish removed on Global Recycling Day.

Maungaturoto farmer announced as National’s Northland candidate

National’s Northland election candidate has been announced as Grant McCallum.

Kaitāia jewellery store robbed by youth with hammer - locals give chase

Young alleged smash and grab robber in Kaitāia chased by local elderly men.

Northland electric boat company set to expand

Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.

International artists team up with Kiwi artists for biggest art auction

Each CollaboratioNZ event ends with a no reserve auction of all the artwork.