Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
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My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads
Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident
Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.
Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep
Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.
Huge flocks of birds seen in Far North
Looming bad weather one possible explanation for giant flocks of gulls over Kaitaia.
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
More people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costs
More pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.
Ngāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chills
New pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.
Cosplay fans gather at the Plunge Pop Culture Convention
Plunge Pop Culture Convention organiser is excited for the first event in Kerikeri.
Mid Northern win club rugby final, skipper scores four tries
Mid Northern end nine-year drought on premier rugby title with win over Waipū.
Save Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'
Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.
In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways
Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.
Vaughan Gunson's take on the best of Elvis Presley
Vaughan Gunson gives his take on the best in music and movies.
Comment: Changing the script for a healthy lifestyle
Sport Northland head extols the virtues of staying fit and healthy
What to do this school holidays
Northland kids can enjoy a range of indoor school holiday programmes within the region.
'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19
'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.
Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai
Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
'My 4yo understands Dad's not coming back': Brian Harding to be farewelled
The crash victim will be farewelled by family and friends in Dargaville this weekend.
'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.
Whangārei man discovers winning Lotto ticket in his wallet a week later
A week passed before the man realised he should check the Lotto ticket in his wallet.
What's keeping three out of five Northlanders awake at night?
A Kiwi sleep coach gives expert tips on how to catch a good night's kip despite worries.
Quicksand among hazards for early forest workers of the Far North
Murray Braithwaite looks back 52 years in forestry.
'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'
Northland prepares to welcome international students for the first time since March 2020.
Comment: Disability needs to be looked from all angles - not just medical
Jonny Wilkinson shares an a-ha moment he had about how we consider disabilities
Exclusive: Police at 'breaking point' threaten to walk off the job
The Police Association says officers are choosing between their jobs and their safety.
'Care and connection' key needs of the homeless, charity boss says
Paihia Facebook post furore has put plight of Northland homeless back in the spotlight.
Peria man told to appeal to the High Court
Northlander cannot leapfrog an appeal directly to the Court of Appeal.
'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia
The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.
John Williamson: Time to get rid of the 'wet bus ticket' for dangerous driving
John Williamson details what's going wrong when it comes to deterring dangerous drivers.