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Officers spot distracted drivers at busy Whangārei intersection
Police detect drivers running red light, not wearing seatbelts and on their cellphones.
Young kapa haka leader wins Lions community award
Lions Clubs held their annual Young Ambassadors Award night in Whangarei
Eastwood: Age is but a number
Approaching his 56th birthday, Brent Eastwood has some wise words of warning.
Northland's failed water test
A freshwater river report reinforces that Northland Regional Council ''Must do better''.
Police continue to investigate fatal crash
Police call for witnesses to motorcycle riders prior to fatal crash in Northland.
Climate change: Striking for a better future
Northland's youth organises several climate strikes on Friday
A water jet fountain, amphitheatre and terraced seating for park
A water jet fountain, a curved amphitheatre and terraced waterfront seating for park
Parkinson's fundraiser event a success
Parkinson's Northland organised a fundraising event at Jane Mander.
Northland's new mobile dental unit hits the road
The MDU was blessed last week and is now ready for work.
New gym aims to boost Kaikohe women's wellbeing
Founder Rhonda Zielinski realised many women were too whakamā (shy) to go to regular gym.
Witcombe: Taniwha hurting but not out
With only three games left, Northland have only a few chances finish the season on a high.
Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
Incident took 31 seconds; police say fog cannon prevented another crime from happening.
Okaihau-Kaikohe Traverse suits all walkers and runners
Okaihau - Kaikohe Traverse suits all walkers and runners
League: Last-minute agony for Swords
After a huge drive, the Swords did Northland proud in a tough game against Wellington.
Hockey: Silver again for Northland women
How many more silver medals will it take for Northland to finally get the gold?
Whangārei residents declare NZ's first smoke-free street
Whangārei residents launched project to make their Kensington street smokefree
Good times galore at run/walk festival
The Whangārei weather tuned on an absolute pearler of a day for all those running.
More than 27,000 people moved to Northland
Official figures show Northland is leading population growth in New Zealand.
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Whangārei run/walk series attracts hundreds
Whangārei run/walk series attracts hundreds.
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
Photos: Tamariki talent showcased in Kaikohekohe festival
Children from 11 Mid North schools took part in the festival, now in its 22nd year.
Photos: Northland Performing Arts Competitions
The final Northland Performing Arts Competitions were held in Whangarei at the weekend.
Kauri earn first win in absolute classic
Northland rugby fans who turned up to the earlier game watched a fantastic game.
Ngunguru, Kamo, Dargaville bowls and golf results
Northland's bowlers and golfers were in full force last week.
Man Up rider dies, two hurt in Northland pile-up on SH1
Man Up rider dies, two hurt in Northland pile-up on SH1.
Captain hoping to find pride in the jersey
Northland's luck didn't change even when BOP were reduced to 14 men after 54 minutes.
Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
Northland squash juniors on show
Northland's rich history in squash could be added to by some of these young players.
Humpback whale display on Whangārei Harbour
Humpback whale puts on a spectacular show breaching some 30 times close to boaties.
Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
Video: Kamo High School's past and present do battle
Some familiar faces were seen across Kamo High School sporting venues yesterday.