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Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.

All that jazz: Top line-up for Bay of Islands festival
Two American performers and lots of bands from Australia included in line-up.

Okaihau basketballers topple Kerikeri
It came down to the wire in the final in Northland's girls' basketball competition.

History beckons for WBHS
Can WBHS create history and make their first final in four years of trying?

Black Collar makes winning tipples
Northland's Black Collar Distillery has won three medals at an international competition.

Ohaeawai Dairy owners retire after 26 years at the counter
Virgie and Bill Murray will miss chatting to customers and keeping up with the news.

Northland's science fairs on again this month
Northland's science fairs on again this month.

S'no worries for captain Olsen
Not even field full of snow would worry Northland captain Jordan Olsen.

Northland's 'Energize schools' win big
Eastwood highlights the winners of the first Energize 'School of the Year' competition

Taipa's new bridge helps stop flooding problems
Taipa's new bridge helps stop flooding problems

Photo raises hackles of Far North dog group
Photo raises hackles of Far North dog group.

Bay News: Love story sparks botanical photo journey
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Squash: WGHS national title makes history
WGHS did so well, one of their players was selected for a national junior team.

News briefs from around Northland
News briefs from around Northland include Russell wharf vote and meeting the candidates.

Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked

Far North youth help at Westland's Fox River clean-up
Far North youth help at Fox River environmental clean up

Heartbreak over last-minute goal...again
This weekend's game was a case of history repeating itself for Northland FC's men's team.

Babe's health problems prompt presidential exit
Northland's Ian Babe has called time on his tenure as the 105th president of Athletics NZ.

Coach praises 'dark horses' after first win
Could this be the kick-start Hikurangi need to make it through to the semifinals?

Three-month forecast good news for farmers
Second warmest July on record as farmers look forward to a good summer.

Takahiwai champions after two-point thriller
History seemingly repeated itself in the final - except for one key detail.

Weather: Gale warning for Northland
Walls of white waves rolled up the beach and surged up the access road to the beach.

Northland rugby league: Next generation showing desire
Will we see these faces in Northland's premier rugby league competition in years to come?

Northland to get $5m cancer treatment machine
Northland to get $5 million cancer treatment machine.

Putting taste of Northland on the world's top menus
It's time for Northland to add its dishes to the global menu, says new foodie ambassador

Whangārei mental health unit 'in crisis'
Staff survey reveals an at-times stressful work environment.

Parent pressure irrelevant for young athletes
What qualities do you think kids need to succeed in sport?

Enterprising: Young Moerewa mum starts recycled kids' clothing business
Young mum's clothing range will be one of 50 student businesses at upcoming trade fair.