Recidivist offender backs Ombudsman's findings at Ngawha Prison
Recently-released inmate agrees with poor treatment of prisoners at Ngawha.
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Northland nurses give up annual leave to help disabled Tongans
The nurses are going to support people with disabilities in Nukualofa.
Kemp descendants recall memories of grandfather
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland students get trade and study tips
Northland students get trade and study tips at Whangārei industry experience event.
Veteran Ngāpuhi leader facing challenge
Two-way race to represent takiwā as veteran Sonny Tau challenged by Clinton Dearlove.
Results from basketball, squash, gymnastics and more
Find out who has been succeeding in a number of Northland sporting codes.
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Northland farmers to get Mycoplasma bovis update today
Northland farmers will get an update about the M. bovis situation today.
Record cruise ship season pours $21m into Northland
Bumper season sees $21m flow into Northland.
Football: Wretched results threaten relegation
Will Northland FC avoid a historic relegation from the NRFL men's second division?
Future Ferns on display at Kensington netball courts
Northland's young netballers took to the court on Saturday to show their skills.
'Left to die': Driver fled after 150km/h crash into mum, kids
Surgeon says it's a miracle Stacey Faaaliga is alive. Her son will need years of surgery.
Almost $7m to get Northland youth into jobs
It will be used improving their digital, work and life skills training.
Kaitaia, WBHS take out badminton titles
In spite of some stiff opposition, Kaitaia College won for their third straight year.
Whangaruru make final after one-goal thriller
The teams could only be separated by one goal after four quarters of play.
Springfield eye premier hockey double
Can Springfield win the premier double or will Mangapai and Maungakaramea spoil the party?
Bream Bay students win with kawakawa-based business
A record 50-plus companies took part in the event which showcases student entrepreneurs.
Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.
Students take on wheelchair turbo touch
The enjoyment from the players was clear to see.
Futsal explosion should be a sign for Whangārei
Could a new or upgraded indoor facility be the key to unlock Northland's sporting talent?
'Highly motivated' honorary fishery officers preserving our fish stock
Eric Hansen is a voluntary fisheries officer in Northland. He writes about the work.
Male gymnasts breaking the mould
Northland has had nine female gymnasts to go to nationals in 10 years but no males.
Rub of the green fails Taniwha
The 33-point winning margin couldn't have been further from a fair reflection of the game.
Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.
Coutts inspires Kerikeri sailing pocket rocket
Who better to get sailing tips from than the great Russell Coutts?
Green-thumbed group thrives in Far North
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Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.
Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried
Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried.
Prisoner's breach of Bill of Rights claim rejected
Prisoner fails in bid to overturn decision to transfer him to Ngawha Prison.
Haka launches Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal
Kapa haka and cake helps launch Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal in Whangārei.