Early rubbish dumping causes pig problems in Far North
Pigs made a mess of a pile of trash on Kohumaru Rd, south of Mangonui, last week.
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Northland iwi's taonga returns after 38,000km journey
Te Rarawa welcomed back a priceless taonga that has been on a global journey.
Northland sport detail: Local bowls and golf results
Northland's bowlers and golfers braved the cold weather to record some great wins.
Northland football: Prowse hat-trick secures win
Northland barely missed a trick as they recorded another valuable three points.
Increase in volunteer numbers a key priority for Red Cross leader
New Northland Red Cross boss Alina Mancini outlines her plans for the region.
Women's rugby: Kaikohe topple Te Rarawa in final
Te Rarawa went through the season unbeaten, and then they hit Kaikohe in the final.
Northland men's club rugby finals: Waipū win historic double
Never before in their history had Waipū won both the premier and premier reserve titles.
Rheumatic fever rates in young Northland Māori among world's highest
An audit on rheumatic fever in Northland showed 93 per cent of cases were Māori.
Northland news in brief: Two serious crashes; more Lotto luck
News briefs from across Northland.
Northland schools boosted with 27 new classrooms
PM Ardern and Education Minister Hipkins have announced around $20 million in upgrades.
Northland men's rugby: Champions chosen at finals day
The premier final couldn't outshine two great games beforehand on Saturday.
Northland premier rugby league: Knights win sets up epic clash
A punch thrown by one player was condemned by both coaches.
New Zealand's story deserves a fitting end at Cricket World Cup
Game of Thrones has taught us the Black Caps are the rightful holders of the World Cup.
No regrets for 'Dickie Boy'
Richard 'Dick' Langdon's name will echo through the halls of Northland rugby's history.
Programme helps ex-nurses return to the job
The course has been changed to be more flexible and attractive.
Diversity the key in league win
Kaeo-Inter only lost once on their way to claiming Northland's league crown.
$2.75m PGF loan for Maungatapere Berries
45 new jobs as Whangārei business becomes centre for hydroponic horticulture excellence.
Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports
Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.
Ruakaka: Cup adds flavour to Saturday races
Despite the time of year, a handful of young prospects are looking to prove their worth.
The Holy Trinity to electoral success for Brian and Hannah Tamaki
David Fisher analyses the plan behind Brian and Hannah Tamaki's political ambitions.
Northland BMX riders to take on the world
Northland's two riders are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to experience.
Sports coalition doing the business
It's great to see young Northlanders getting into some cricket.
Destiny's Tamakis put up ex gang boss for Far North mayor
Brian and Hannah Tamaki put up a mayoral candidate in Far North electoral race.
Ten tracks closed in bid to stop spread of kauri dieback
Eight of the 10 closed tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Bay of Islands.
Northland news in brief: boatyard dispute at Supreme Court and no arrests over meth lab
News snippets from Northland
Northland rugby legend passes away
Langdon was known as the last surviving member of a historic Northland rugby team.
Local body election rules: Candidates must have NZ citizenship
Don't get caught out: There's one golden rule that must be followed.
Street poll: Northlanders mostly support a ban on private fireworks
Majority of people on the streets of Whangārei support a ban on private fireworks
Northland news in brief: Kerikeri bus meeting; more Lotto luck
News snippets from Northland
Northlanders reach Mount Kilimanjaro summit
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro for this group of Northlanders is a great feat.
Semifinal abandoned hours before kick-off
Neither semifinal was played thanks to two club rugby competition rules.
Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
Knights peaking before finals
Can Portland find their way into Northland's premier rugby league competition semifinals?