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Three records set at Northland school athletics meet
Over 300 students from 18 schools took part on a hot day at the Trigg Sports Arena.

What our kids school lunches look like in Northland
We talk to Northland principals, kids, parents, dietitians and a charity feeding kids.

'Nappies, beer bottles, you name it': Bins go because of fly-tipping
A wrap-up of news from around the mighty Kaipara.

What's On: A list of events around the region
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's some ideas.

Northland teams to tackle national stage
The Northland men's and women's teams will compete in Wellington from March 19-22.

Kauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt action
Pigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.

Hora Hora rugby duo putting in the mahi
Aaron and Amy Condon are the first of four finalists for our People's Choice Award.

Northland's total fire ban could be lifted next week
That's if heavy rain hits Northland early next week as forecast.

Northland equestrian legend Blyth Tait retires
By 1992, Tait held the world number one ranking - a position he maintained for a decade.

'World War II' fire siren still best way to alert volunteers: Fire boss
But one Kerikeri man has had a gutsful, he wants it silenced and replaced.

Researchers study leptospirosis risks
Northland is one of the hotbeds for the notifiable disease caused by exposure to urine.

Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest
Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest

Northlander wins compo in the Disputes Tribunal
Northland family trust takes logging contractor to Disputes Tribunal and wins.

Eastwood: McKay sponsorship a big win
Sport Northland CEO predicts a bright future for the local sports facility.

Battle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years on
Attack on Russell sparked by Hone Heke's frustration over Treaty breaches.

Possible Covid-19 patient from Northland tests negative, more results expected back by today
New Zealand had 331 test results coming back negative, five cases still confirmed.

News snippets from Northland
NorthTec students to graduate; and enviro champs wanted.

'I won't ever be alone'; woman remembers friend on bike ride across NZ
Polly Thomas cycles the length of NZ in memory of her friend how died of breast cancer.

Darts Open to jump-start club interest
Will you be in town to catch New Zealand's top darts players at the Kamo Rugby Club?

Invasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui Harbour
Ketch ordered from water after invaders found on hull; six fanworms also found on seafloor

Covid-19: GPs are the key to mitigating 'nasty consequences'
GPs and aged care providers are concerned that Covid-19 could bring on a staff shortage.

Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.

Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store
Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store.

City find form against Onerahi
The draw with a first innings lead will be a good sign for City going into the last round.

No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300k possible
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300K possible.

Second Northland whale stranding in a day
Four killer pygmy whales stranded at Waipū Cove following Cuveir's beaked whale stranding.

Whananaki students swap classroom for beach after whale strands
Students at Whananaki Primary School had a whale of a tale to tell after Monday morning.

Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths - NDHB
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths.