Brooke-Smith's next step in Olympic future
The current world number two for his age, Luke Brooke-Smith is off on a new challenge.
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Bad vibrations: Roundabout can't come soon enough for patient residents
Project on schedule, but long-suffering residents admit "it's wearing a bit thin".
Colgan: Summer season starts at Ruakākā
Local trainer Kim Knight could be in for an early Christmas present in Ruakākā tomorrow.
Onerahi revisits its past
More True Tales of Onerahi includes 106 stories and 450 photographs of the suburb.
Early Onerahi blitz skittles City
The under-strength City team were wallowing at 32 for 6 inside 10 overs on Saturday.
Tiny gardeners grow prize-winning sunflowers
Ruawai Kindergarten grew the tallest sunflower in the region, measuring 294cm.
Northland news in brief: Karikari fire under control, kindergarten burgled
News from around Northland.
Teen gives Ardern Christmas card he designed
Two Whangārei teens have received the Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards.
Police take broad view in rehabilitating high-risk drivers
Northland's top 30 high-risk drivers are to be visited by police in a new operation.
Council apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flats
Residents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.
Northland's local heroes make a change
20 Northland locals received the Kiwibank local hero medals on Friday evening.
Young sportspeople aren't to blame
Luke Brooke-Smith and Nik Kini are prime examples of great talent leaving Northland.
What Northlanders think about the port move
Many in the North say it would be good for the region.
Dargaville police station now open 24/7
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Three decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri site
Fonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.
Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls
The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.
Brereton continues Sport Northland chairman tenure
Sport Northland's recent AGM gave a chance to bring some new faces on board.
Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit
95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.
Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals
It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.
Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up
Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.
Dance scholarships available in Whangārei
The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.
Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui
The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Four men involved in Ōtangarei riot sentenced
Dominque Ormsby landed a coward punch to the back of a policeman's head during a riot
Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues
Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.
Whiter claims third Summer Bash win
Gaz Whiter, 34, claimed his third title in just four years at Hampton Downs on Saturday.
Clapshaw and Yeates secure singles titles
Clapshaw came back from losing the first set to take the next two and win the title.
New mental health and addictions unit opens in Kaikohe
The service promotes independence and quality of life for people with a mental illness.
Photos: Whangārei A&P Show's largest crowd in three years
Photographer Tania Whyte captured these awesome photos.
Northland riders shine at the show
Riders competed in many different competitions, such as the cowboy challenge demonstration
Road to redemption: Roswell's remarkable Black Sticks return
It's been four years out in the cold, now Dwayne Rowsell is back with a point to prove.
On the hunt with a trapper: 'You have to think like a possum to kill a possum'
"Possums are fussy eaters. They only eat the best of the best."
McCartney the near-perfect role model
New Zealand pole vaulter Eliza McCartney should be who today's youth are learning from.
NRU golf day draws a crowd
The event looked to raise funds for the Rugby For Life programme.
2500 boxes to help families in need this Christmas
The boxes are filled with tea, coffee and other goodies to keep families going.