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Northland crippled: Mass power outage affects 92,000 homes

Update: Electricity expected to gradually be restored over the next few hours.

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.

Sports academy mooted for Whangārei's decrepit Jubilee Park

An indoor netball and basketball facility is one of the options being considered.

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.