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Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence

Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.

Scholarship winner hard worker with love of cars

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Burke doubles his 2020 silverware

Even after missing round one, Burke sits in fifth on the national table after two rounds.

Schools compete to find volleyball champion

The contest between Tikipunga High School and Te Kāpehu Whetū was fierce yesterday.

Whangārei man arrested in Bali gets consular help

Whangārei man arrested trying to bring nearly 5000 prescription pills into Bali.

News snippets from Northland: More kiwi released

News snippets from Northland

Holiday ends in tragedy after woman killed in Mangonui crash

Crash left woman dead and partner seriously injured; other driver had only minor injuries.

Millions of dead tuatua wash up as sizzling summer causes havoc to marine life

"I've never seen anything like it in all my life, the entire beach is just covered."

NRU 100-year celebrations kicking off

The game is the start of a number of initiatives celebrating 100 years of Northland rugby.

Blaze threatens 10 homes in Paihia, campfire or arson suspected

Firefighters from as far away as Whangarei spent all night battling bushfire below homes.

Maungakaramea topple Onerahi at home

Maungakaramea, Kaipara and Kamo all claimed outright wins on Saturday.

NorthTec tutors to walk out

NorthTec tutors are fighting for better pay.

Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics

The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.

Opinion: Youth sport change is coming, are you ready?

If this new direction will rid negativity from youth sport, there no reason to oppose it.

Northland news in brief: Lotto luck, Projects miss out

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Hikurangi claim 10s revenge

Runners-up last year, Hikurangi did not settle for second-place in 2020.

Homes evacuated as crews battle Paihia scrub fire

Helicopters will be at the scene at dawn.

Northland FC dealt early preseason lesson

Saturday's fixtures were the first Northland games held at Bluegoose since 2011.