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Summer concert guide: Six60, Fat Freddy's Drop, Wolfmother and more

Music to the ears: Here's the awesome list of gigs in Northland this summer.

Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport

A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it

Waipū thrash metal band Alien Weaponry Number 1 in Finland

"We knew we had a bit of a following in Scandinavia, but this is insane:" Henry de Jong.

Netballers battle in marae rebuild fundraiser

Twelve teams braved the Northland summer sun to raise some funds for the Oakura marae.

Hundreds of rescues across year by Northland Rescue Helicopter team

In 2019 the Northland Rescue Helicopter team has completed 894 rescues.

Woman in 60s is Northland's third water death in three days

Water safety warning: Swim between flags and wear lifejackets on boats and while fishing.

News in brief: Fish Fry back, Lotto wins, free health checks

News briefs from Northland.

Demand exceeds operating theatre capacity

Northlanders waiting an average of more than 100 days for elective surgeries.

Best of 2019: Dark future of Whangārei city centre

There are 48 empty shops in the Whangarei CBD.

Northland police unhappy over alcohol sales to minors

Volunteers aged 16 and 17 were sold alcohol at two locations.

Man thanks lifeguard for rescuing him

The man said he couldn't have made it back to shore without her.

Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri

Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri

Northland heritage champion retires

Heritage buff Heather Ayrton has made a bit of history herself over the years.

Northland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art show

Owen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.

Northland trainers eyeing Ellerslie success

A change of rider is necessary as Samantha Collett was suspended for weighing in light.

Land owners block vehicle access to beach amid 'hoon' concerns

Waikato Bay, next to Maitai Bay on Karikari Peninsula, is a popular boat-launching spot.

Northland news in brief

News briefs from Northland

Drug addled youth now running rehab programme

A Kaitaia youth that went through a drug rehab programme, is now helping to run it.