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Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
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Ruakākā races on this Saturday
Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.
Councils unite to push for Govt intervention in caulerpa threat
The councils are working to get ahead of the pest before it spreads elsewhere.
Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Pub assault victim: 'I felt the anger in her face each time she slammed into my skull'
The young woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and PTSD on a girl's night out.
Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
News in brief: Search for missing man continues
The latest news bites from around the region.
Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices
Road safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a week
Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.
Whangārei man missing, police appeal for help after extensive search
Veon Smith, 48, was last seen wearing track pants and a checked shirt.
‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland
Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.
Vince Cocurullo: It’s that time of the year when we talk about Annual Plans and rates
When we say that we need to spend money on the roads, it is not going anywhere else.
Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Anchorage ban for Bay of Islands cove after major caulerpa find
10-day anchorage and fishing ban at Omakiwi Cove in Govt's biosecurity response.
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a week
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
'They tricked me': Scam victim who lost $330k feels he’s failed his wife, kids
"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”
Northland news in briefs - logging truck flips, cyclone grants, and double murder accused in court
News in briefs from Northland.
Comment: Green Prescription changing people's lives
Carol Ann no longer has a death sentence hanging over her.
Comment: The importance of vigorous physical activity
A challenging exercise session is the perfect panacea to tiredness, fatigue or stress.
Couple married for 70 years share the secret to everlasting love
Their comedic to-and-fro is a key ingredient in their timeless love.