Did you know Whangaroa's Charles "Chaz" Strange?
Sadly, Northland police have found a body in their search for missing Whangaroa man, Charles Strange.
The body was located near Whangaroa Marina on Monday night. While formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe the body to be 95-year-old Strange, who was reported to police as missing on Sunday.
The sailor, known as Chaz, was last seen on Wednesday.
He is described as a "local legend", who was friendly, humble and a good writer.
Did you know Chaz?
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.4% Yes
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46.6% No
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?
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66.7% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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33.3% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
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