$14m indoor sports complex a 'game-changer' for Kaikohe
New facility will cater for 25 codes plus arts and cultural events when it opens in 2024
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'She was just a wonderful, loved lady' Northlanders recall early meetings with Queen
Many Northlanders recall seeing the Queen on her visits in the 50s and 60s.
Northland schools pay tribute to 'truly inspirational' monarch
Students wrote letters of condolence to the new King Charles III.
Northlanders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral early on Friday NZT.
Roads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damage
Politicians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.
'Thank you for making me who I am': Outgoing mayor Sheryl Mai
Mayor Sheryl Mai leaves crunchies, rocks and alligators behind as she steps down.
Women's Rugby World Cup put in the frame
Fans can purchase tickets through QR codes on nation themed frames along the Hatea Loop.
Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
Researcher says boarding schools need to create a sense of belonging and care.
Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
Carter says people have always been at the heart of what he does.
Bay News: Get the jump on your fears and go skydiving
A weekly catch-up on news from the Bay of Islands
A cut above the rest: Heller Sharp Blacks take bronze at world champs
A pair of Northland butchers have made their mark on the profession's world stage.
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Opinion: Five reasons for generally supporting the co-governance process
Co-governance in the health sector will surely help improve health outcomes for Māori.
Far North mayoral candidates speak out at Kaikohe meeting
Local decision-making, Three Waters reforms and lack of transparency among the hot topics.
Poor Knights Crossing paddlers power through tough conditions
The rescue boat was kept busy as competitors traversed the 30km stretch of open ocean.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Three Waters Better Off funding: $16m potentially for Kaipara community hubs
Kaipara Mayor says the funding doesn't stop the council speaking out about Three Waters.
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
More rain hinders efforts to build slip bypass for isolated Panguru
Road access to Panguru has been limited since July and almost completely cut since August.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy
Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Northland news in brief: Boat ramp work and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: First ever conversation with a conspiracy theorist
Columnist Joe Bennett has met his first conspiracy theorist - in the shower.
A beast of a business: Vets will disappear if status quo continues
Northland vets urge the public to lead with kindness as their profession struggles.
Five reasons that muscle matters … a lot
The question remains. Why, when less calories are going in is weight not coming off?
Singer toy sewing machine a stitch in time
How a toy sewing machine was designed to shape the future of women.
First SH1 was closed by slips. Could SH10 be next?
Bridge on SH10 near Puketona was closed to overweight vehicles in March due to cracking.
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
Reduce barriers to play to increase community well being - Brent Eastwood