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Holiday ends in tragedy after woman killed in Mangonui crash
Crash left woman dead and partner seriously injured; other driver had only minor injuries.

Millions of dead tuatua wash up as sizzling summer causes havoc to marine life
"I've never seen anything like it in all my life, the entire beach is just covered."

NRU 100-year celebrations kicking off
The game is the start of a number of initiatives celebrating 100 years of Northland rugby.

Motorists asked to avoid SH10 near Mangonui following fatal crash
Fatal crash blocks SH10 in Northland.

Northlander's sentence reduced and one conviction quashed
Northlander who fleeced national disability support charity gets jail sentence reduced.

Rural assistance payments to help Northland farmers and growers
Northland farmers and growers affected by drought can access rural assistance payments.

Maui's engineers and roller coaster designers compete in challenge
Years 5-8 students from 25 Northland schools their engineering skills into practice.

NorthTec chief executive reacts to tutors strike
Union members are walking out of classes today and tomorrow.

Covid-19: Frontline health care staff know what to do
Northland public health officials preparing response teams to deal with coronavirus.

Maungakaramea topple Onerahi at home
Maungakaramea, Kaipara and Kamo all claimed outright wins on Saturday.

Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics
The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.

Opinion: Youth sport change is coming, are you ready?
If this new direction will rid negativity from youth sport, there no reason to oppose it.

Hikurangi claim 10s revenge
Runners-up last year, Hikurangi did not settle for second-place in 2020.

First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place
The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

Northland FC dealt early preseason lesson
Saturday's fixtures were the first Northland games held at Bluegoose since 2011.

Nelson staying Northland proud
You can take the girl out of Northland, but never the Northland out of the girl.

Whānau day out at Children's Day
The event is free so all whānau can enjoy a day out.

Vandals can't stop Bream Bay athletics day
A record of 50 years was broken despite the track being vandalised a week earlier.

Northland schools grateful for water tanks
Water tanks are being installed in numerous Northland schools.

What to do if you win the $50m Powerball jackpot
Advice for Northlanders if they win the $50m Powerball jackpot.

Official fears catastrophic devastation if people light rubbish fires
Officials fear this weekend a fire could be catastrophic as conditions dry out in North.

Vandals destroy new fitness trail
Catch up on what's happening in the mighty Kaipara

Kaikohe woman's brave journey inspires new recovery hub
A former addict has set up a new recovery hub in Kaikohe to help others.

Pasifika Fusion Festival on this weekend
It includes the passport competition, with return flights to Niue up for grabs.

Mid Western striving to set the standard
The club's president took swift action after an incident between two clubs last year.

Pippa gains top grade in world for Cambridge marine science
Whangārei's Pippa Benton is passionate about marine conservation.

News snippets from Northland
More Lotto luck, Child Cancer Appeal and gum trees felled.