Teenagers the future of cricket umpiring
The two new umpires have only been in the job since August.
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Te reo cover of Bohemian Rhapsody goes viral
Group asked to translate the song after opening the APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
Cricket prodigy selected for U21 side
Makayla Templeton will play in her first U21 tournament in Auckland in a few weeks.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Photos: Kapa haka showcased at summer festival
Kapa haka to fore at first Hineraumati ki Raurimu Summer Festival on Thursday.
Family gift land to become scenic reserve
Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.
Northland armed robbery getaway driver jailed
Getaway driver of The Warehouse robbery sent to jail.
Surf life savers' much-needed radios stolen
Radios are needed to relay urgent messages from the clubhouse to lifeguards on the beach.
Serious crash blocks lane of SH1 south of Whangarei
Emergency services were called to the incident around 8.30pm.
Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.
Zorro the kitten saved in the nick of time
Little ball of fluff had little choice but to roll with his rough start in life.
Stranded whales believed attacked by orcas
The whales, believed to be pygmy whales, are the second stranding in three days.
Cheaper suburbs set for big valuation rises
New valuation notices in the mail can be expected before the end of the year.
Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.
Northland groups win at Māori Language Awards
The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge commitment to Māori language revitalisation.
Meningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'
Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Northland murder accused further remanded in custody
Murder accused further remanded in custody
Horror as dogs maul Whangārei neighbour
Neighbours watch in horror as dogs maul man in Whangārei suburb of Morningside.
Business picking up for new airline to and from Whangārei
Twice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.
Police at scene of dog attack in Whangārei
Police and animal control staff at scene of dog attack in Whangārei
Cameras showcase crime from community patrol vehicle
The patrollers act as eyes and ears for the police by patrolling around the city.
Grieving mum: 'Don't hesitate, you don't have time'
"Don't hesitate. You don't have time." Northland mum warns other parents.
Mum's run a triumph over depression
'I thought I was a monster and I wasn't cut out to have children.'
Virtual animals only at calf club day
About 130 children from 18 schools participated in the event at Barge Park Showgrounds.
Mental health unit patient assaults staff member, then dies
A man has died after an assault at Whangarei Hospital, police confirmed.
Man who shot at police fails to get lengthy sentence quashed
Joshua Kite's bid to have sentence overturned fails.
International students add $50m to Northland
The research shows 590 jobs are also supported as a result.
Eli Holtz family may meet his killer face-to-face
Eli's mother says there are "no winners" in the situation.
Oil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it up
An absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.
Preventive detention for kidnapping quashed
Mark Franklin's sentence for kidnapping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend overturned.
Support sought for plastic-free foodstore in Whangārei
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.