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Blue mo for Movember
Since he already had a moustache, John Kearney decided to dye it blue.
Whale tooth a sign of gratitude - 250 years later
One of the carver's ancestors was helped by Tupaia after Cook's men shot him in the leg.
Gang members hand over firearms in gun buyback
With the deadline looming gun owners were lining up to hand over firearms in North.
Cricket: England superstars battle Cobham pitch
England showed great batting skill on day one at Northland's premier cricket ground.
Ministry says student and teacher well-being a 'priority'
Wait times for services dealing with difficult children reduced, says Ministry.
Fun, food and dance at popular street party
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
World record tumbles for Foy
This year just keeps getting better and better for Northland's Emma Foy.
Attack on mum and baby concerning
A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.
Violence, self-harm, abuse - this is real life in our classrooms
The report shows the severe behaviour Northland schools deal with.
75 years and three generations of running pharmacies
Orrs Pharmacy first opened its doors in 1944.
Sherwood Park celebrates 50 years
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai opened proceedings in front of a packed house on Sunday.
Young futsal players do battle
The young futsal enthusiasts picked a good day to stay inside and avoid the rain.
Kiwi in NSW: Bushfire 'like looking into the gates of Hades'
Northland woman bracing herself for today's forecast of 'catastrophic' fire danger.
Cricket: Verma rains on Northland's parade
After being bowled out for just 81, Northland rallied but couldn't get the win.
Constable Gary Hayes on track to walk 3000km on Te Araroa Trail
Hayes is walking the length of New Zealand to mark the 35th anniversary of Blue Light.
Charity walkers caught up in storm as lightning hammers Northland
Northland pummelled by 815 lightning strikes in the 24 hours to noon yesterday.
Paihia's angels go to Hell and turn books into pizza
Children from far-flung places in the North are turning books into pizza.
Golfers achieve historic Garrard Shield win
While Northland were co-winners in 2017, this year is the first outright win since 1955.
Record collectors get groovy at Whangārei fair
The bi-annual fair, located at OneOneSix on Bank St, is now in its third year.
Local tennis, bowls and golf results
With the weather slowly warming, Northland's tennis enthusiasts have hit the courts.
Cricket: Kamo add to City's woes
Rain affected play for a short time in the morning before the Kamo premiers went to work.
Elusive mudfish given fighting chance by Hikurangi students
Their habitat is the shrinking Hikurangi wetland.
Showers and potential thunderstorm to hit Northland after dry spell
Temperatures down to 19 degrees after hot and dry week.
Thousands of students get ready for exams
NCEA exams started on Friday and will continue until early December.
Photos: Tuia 250 flotilla at Mangahawea Bay
Tuia 250 fleet pays respects to one of oldest known sites of Māori settlement in Aotearoa.
SBW exit a dark omen for the All Blacks aura
Sonny Bill Williams is just the latest player to chase the big bucks overseas.
Mangawhai's hopes to reinstate a piece of history
The old wharf fell into disrepair after World War II.
School teams announce intentions ahead of finals
All of last week's action will culminate on Wednesday at ASB Stadium.
Foy has 10 days to make history
Northland's Emma Foy has a huge mountain to climb and she's very close to the summit.
NZ teams named to play England in Whangārei
Make sure you travel to Cobham Oval next week to see England's best cricketers play.
First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi
Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
There's plenty on in the North this weekend.