The regions are a safer and more prosperous place with fewer unlicensed drivers.

News briefs from across Northland

Playing through puddles doesn't make for an very clean game of football.

The offers are rolling in for the local favourite who finished strong in a tight field.

British tourist forced to cut short his Northland holiday after theft of his belongings

Te Rarawa welcomed back a priceless taonga that has been on a global journey.

Northland's bowlers and golfers braved the cold weather to record some great wins.

Northland barely missed a trick as they recorded another valuable three points.

New Northland Red Cross boss Alina Mancini outlines her plans for the region.

An audit on rheumatic fever in Northland showed 93 per cent of cases were Māori.

The premier final couldn't outshine two great games beforehand on Saturday.

A punch thrown by one player was condemned by both coaches.

The course has been changed to be more flexible and attractive.

No mention of wandering dogs in review of Dog bylaw in Kaipara.

"I've never seen anything like it ... it was terrifying."

A list of events around Northland happening this weekend and next week.

Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry up for Silver Scroll songwriting gong.

Despite the time of year, a handful of young prospects are looking to prove their worth.

It's great to see young Northlanders getting into some cricket.

Eight of the 10 closed tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Bay of Islands.

News snippets from Northland

Langdon was known as the last surviving member of a historic Northland rugby team.

Don't get caught out: There's one golden rule that must be followed.

Majority of people on the streets of Whangārei support a ban on private fireworks