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Northland waterbug taking on the world
Billie Scott, 20, has tried it all - surfing, kitesurfing, foiling, windsurfing.
Waipū golfers take top honours
It was the third win a row for the Waipū women's golf team at the annual event.
Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone
Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.
New exhibition explores Captain Cook
The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.
Fire restrictions in force but little relief so far for firefighters
Permits required for most outdoor fires across Northland as of 8am yesterday.
Parkes' century ends in one-run loss
Even after scoring 129, Thorn Parkes had to walk off Cobham Oval disappointed.
Northland hapū want Ngāti Whatua Treaty negotiations halted
Hapū say they have not consented to being included in negotiations.
Northlanders nail stats at Red Bull Ignite7 sevens
The four-day sevens game was a great chance for these Northlanders to test their skills.
Sports academy mooted for Whangārei's decrepit Jubilee Park
An indoor netball and basketball facility is one of the options being considered.
Half-marathon draws big field
Northland's Caris Teo ran well to finish the second fastest woman in the half-marathon.
Blair Tuke's passion for the ocean leads to establishment of charity
The charity's vision is for New Zealand to be a world leader in ocean health.
Photos: Lots of fun at first E Tū Otangarei event
Check out these awesome photos from Tania Whyte.
Photos: Party time in Kerikeri
Up to 5000 people packed Kerikeri's main street for the town's biggest event of the year.
Jubilee Park - it started with a hay paddock
Northland rugby league stalwarts tell stories of their playing days at Jubilee Park.
Celebration of two ocean-voyaging traditions
Tuia 250 journey felt like a joint celebration of two ocean voyaging traditions.
Perene driving cricket's future in te reo
Perene, 20, was not letting a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of her mission.
League's future can't resemble Jubilee Park
Even though the game is struggling at the moment, we can still avoid a similar fate.
Q&A with Dai Henwood: 'Live shows can get loose'
7 Days comedian Dai Henwood talks about comedy and a potential life as a rural postie.
Onerahi honours 'crack-up fella' Casey Smith with memorial match
This year's memorial match raises funds for the recessed Onerahi Rugby Club.
Hallowed sporting ground abandoned to homeless
Inside Whangārei's Jubilee Park, a former league ground and now a home for the destitute.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
There are plenty of family events on this weekend.
Northland news in brief: Vert Jam winner, beach clean-up
Bylaw proposed to protect three species of mussels, house blaze and Ruatuna open day.
Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests
Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Cloak gifted to Queen Victoria returns to Northland - 156 years later
Historic korowai was returned during Prince Charles' visit to Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Kawakawa demolition clears way for town square
The new town square will link Te Hononga with Kawakawa's main street.
Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change
Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.
Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters
"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."
Principal awarded Harvard scholarship
The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.
Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point
Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.
Coach profile: Northland Kauri's Cheryl Smith
Smith, a former Black Fern has had a fantastic year with the Northland Kauri.
Mission to save Hikurangi mudfish has led class to parliament
The habitat of the black mudfish is shrinking endangering the native species.