Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics
The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.
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Opinion: Youth sport change is coming, are you ready?
If this new direction will rid negativity from youth sport, there no reason to oppose it.
Drought 'crisis costs' expected to rise
The drought is the worst the district has ever faced.
Hikurangi claim 10s revenge
Runners-up last year, Hikurangi did not settle for second-place in 2020.
First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place
The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.
Northland FC dealt early preseason lesson
Saturday's fixtures were the first Northland games held at Bluegoose since 2011.
Nelson staying Northland proud
You can take the girl out of Northland, but never the Northland out of the girl.
Hockey coach profile: Chenae and Courtney Phillips
The fifth profile of this series highlights the work of two hockey-loving sisters.
Whānau day out at Children's Day
The event is free so all whānau can enjoy a day out.
Charlesworth and Carter top first school surf comp
Kerikeri High School's Sky Gundry was too good for the rest of the under-16 girls field.
Vandals can't stop Bream Bay athletics day
A record of 50 years was broken despite the track being vandalised a week earlier.
Northland schools grateful for water tanks
Water tanks are being installed in numerous Northland schools.
What to do if you win the $50m Powerball jackpot
Advice for Northlanders if they win the $50m Powerball jackpot.
Kaikohe woman's brave journey inspires new recovery hub
A former addict has set up a new recovery hub in Kaikohe to help others.
Pasifika Fusion Festival on this weekend
It includes the passport competition, with return flights to Niue up for grabs.
Mid Western striving to set the standard
The club's president took swift action after an incident between two clubs last year.
Hope for Kaitaia as pipeline nears drought-hit town
Water from iwi-owned bore due to reach Kaitaia in 14 days time.
Pippa gains top grade in world for Cambridge marine science
Whangārei's Pippa Benton is passionate about marine conservation.
News snippets from Northland
More Lotto luck, Child Cancer Appeal and gum trees felled.
Funding cap lift could see more money given to Northland DHB
Northland DHB's approved budget deficit to be nearly $13m for this year.
Ngunguru duo take out first-year singles titles
John Wilde and Barbara Hopper battled tough opposition to take out the singles titles.
Four charged over massive Northland drug bust in court
Police raid uncovered five greenhouses filled with more than 4000 plants.
Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage
Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage funding
Northport seeing significant decline in log arrivals for export
Downturn in the forestry sector affecting jobs and log arrivals at Northport.
Adam Tipene has no defence and admits stabbing police dog
Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.
Schoolgirls brave the heat in Leaf Cup day one
Today's second round will see Otamatea High School's 1st Xl join the fray.
Thieves pretend to be workers to steal tools
Scam involved thieves posing as workers.
Northland news in brief: Firefighters frustrated, lucky Lotto stores and students' art features in Wellington
News snippets from across the region.
Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death
Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.
Homicide investigation underway after Kaikohe shooting
Police say someone 'helping with inquiries', no one else sought for Monday night's death.
Army arrives in Kaitaia as water crisis deepens
Army tanker trucks will take water to marae, community facilities where it is most needed.
Northland sport detail: Local bowls and golf results
Northland's bowlers and golfers are certainly keeping busy.