Wairarapa fisher wins $30k top prize in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Fish landed on final day clinches Northland, and world’s, biggest surfcasting competition.
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Northland fishing club calls for rules NZ-wide to promote marlin tag-and-release
Club says 75% of marlin its members catch are freed; other clubs should follow suit.
Early pacesetter in box seat for Snapper Bonanza's $30k top prize with one day left
Friday’s best fish of 6.3kg couldn't dislodge Aucklander’s 7.160kg snapper from top spot.
A Northland first: Young murderer not given life sentence
Whangārei man jailed for murder, brother sentenced for injuring same man with intent
Popular Bay of Islands Waka Festival returns after three-year break
The revived waka ama event will feature two days of fun and competition on the water.
Winners found in Northland Bowls Centre’s First Year Singles comps
Northland men claim bronze at in the New Zealand Bowls Championship.
Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings
Roxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.
Recognition for students at Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards
One student described feeling "honoured" at the recognition
Elderly Northland man jailed for historic child sex abuse crimes
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World speedgolf champ Jamie Reid playing in Northland this weekend
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New Northland Kauri head coach hits the ground running
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Flying Toasters fundraising to compete at international competition
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'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle bill
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‘Mint’ conditions forecast for Ninety Mile Beach as iconic snapper comp returns
Massive swells on Wednesday favoured the fish but that's expected to change in final days.
Northland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returns
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' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper Bonanza
Wednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.
Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics
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$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
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Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests
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Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman
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Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences
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The Bonanza’s back: Record crowd on Ninety Mile Beach for iconic fishing comp
1200 anglers are contesting a cash prize pool of $72,000 plus big spot prizes.
‘Human error’ to blame for raw chicken served to students
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More needs to be done to lower road toll - safety campaigner
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