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Cricket: History-making hundreds for Northland
'Anything you can do, I can do better', was the message from Northland's Henry Cooper.
Three pet dogs and two cows die of 1080 poisoning around Hukerenui
Regional Council has launched investigations after three dogs and two heifers died.
Kaleidoscope of crafts offers treats for Christmas shoppers
Local artists present their crafts and artwork weekly at the Reyburn House Art Gallery.
Brooke-Smith's next step in Olympic future
The current world number two for his age, Luke Brooke-Smith is off on a new challenge.
Bad vibrations: Roundabout can't come soon enough for patient residents
Project on schedule, but long-suffering residents admit "it's wearing a bit thin".
Colgan: Summer season starts at Ruakākā
Local trainer Kim Knight could be in for an early Christmas present in Ruakākā tomorrow.
Early Onerahi blitz skittles City
The under-strength City team were wallowing at 32 for 6 inside 10 overs on Saturday.
Onerahi revisits its past
More True Tales of Onerahi includes 106 stories and 450 photographs of the suburb.
Tiny gardeners grow prize-winning sunflowers
Ruawai Kindergarten grew the tallest sunflower in the region, measuring 294cm.
Northland news in brief: Karikari fire under control, kindergarten burgled
News from around Northland.
Teen gives Ardern Christmas card he designed
Two Whangārei teens have received the Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards.
Police take broad view in rehabilitating high-risk drivers
Northland's top 30 high-risk drivers are to be visited by police in a new operation.
Jury in trial of Whangārei physio still out
Whangārei physiotherapist accused of defrauding ACC expected to learn her fate today.
Council apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flats
Residents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.
Northland's local heroes make a change
20 Northland locals received the Kiwibank local hero medals on Friday evening.
Young sportspeople aren't to blame
Luke Brooke-Smith and Nik Kini are prime examples of great talent leaving Northland.
Dog foster and training programme a big hit with Ngāwhā inmates
A dog foster and training programme at Ngawha prison is a win-win for inmates and dogs.
Northland news in brief: New police recruit, more measles cases
News snippets from around the region
Dr Nick Chamberlain: Northland forgotten but not lost
Fix our roads, we don't want to lose any more people to fatal crashes.
Murray Jagger: No port decisions without communities' input
Conversations with all affected communities promised in light of report's recommendations.
What Northlanders think about the port move
Many in the North say it would be good for the region.
Dargaville police station now open 24/7
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Heaps to do in the North this weekend
Summer's here, lots happening in our region...
Three decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri site
Fonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.
Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls
The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.
Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit
95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.
Brereton continues Sport Northland chairman tenure
Sport Northland's recent AGM gave a chance to bring some new faces on board.
Surge in online Christmas shopping keeps Northland posties busy
NZ Post has deployed extra resources in Northland to cope with online Christmas shopping.
Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals
It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.
Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up
Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.
Russell inn named world's best eco-hotel
Originally a home, Donkey Bay Inn is owned by Italian winemaker Antonio Pasquale.
Dance scholarships available in Whangārei
The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.
Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui
The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.