Kerikeri volunteers winning battle of the weeds
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
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Northland a top place, says Lonely Planet
Northland Inc boss says Lonely Planet ranking Northland in top 3 is a "huge accolade".
Football: Kerikeri keep heat on Onerahi
Can Kerikeri catch an unbeaten Onerahi to win Northland's premier women's competition?
Meth lab discovered in bush hut in Northland
Officers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.
Lonely Planet ranks Northland in top three Asia-Pacific destinations for 2019
Bay of Islands beaten only by Australia's Margaret River and Japan's Shikoku Island.
Bus stop to shift to airport to prevent traffic chaos
Bus stop an "accident waiting to happen" but critics say airport alternative too far away.
Fundraiser for Whangārei Rape Crisis
The Whangārei Rape Crisis group calls for support for its annual fundraiser on Saturday.
Panthers facing finals absence
Can the Portland Panthers stage a comeback and sneak through to the semifinals?
Steam ferry hits the road to new home
Project's next phase involves installing steam engines and a custom-made boiler.
Premier rugby semis confirmed
Who are you picking to take out Northland's premier men's and women's rugby competitions?
Badminton: Northland put on valiant display
The results didn't reflect the great fight shown from Northland's top badminton players.
Last-gasp goal confirms defeat
Northland FC are earning a reputation but for all the wrong reasons.
Northland basketball talent on show
Northland's under-15 girls went up against one of the best teams in the country.
Northland MP out to save Kaipara i-Site
Tourism operators are angry the council will not fund a visitor information centre.
Manawanui White win in fourth quarter blitz
The game was tight, up until Manawanui exploded in the final quarter.
More details emerge of Northland fraudster's past
Joanne Harrison convinced a judge her 2007 offending was a one-off. It was just the start.
Mahuta connects with North heartland
The influential Māori politician spent two days learning more about the region's issues.
Hordes flock to Maromaku School sports day
The annual Maromaku School sports day is definitely a sight to behold.
Coaching pedigree points to success
Having two former Black Ferns in Northland's coaching corner will be invaluable.
Lone female referee inspiring youth
After six years of playing rugby, Nevandra Straker was looking for a way to give back.
Senior tennis, bowls and golf results
The North Harbour senior tennis players met their match on Sunday in Northland.
'Some days I sit down and sob': Animal rescuers at the frontline
The Far North's unwanted and neglected dogs get a second chance at life.
Missed conversions cost WBHS
No conversions from the home side spelt a good win for Dargaville High School.
Female rugby coach: Empowerment is the key
A Manaia junior rugby coach has no doubt her young girls can achieve anything in the sport
Alexis King: the 'King' of tackling
Alexis King has a bright future in rugby, and she knows it.
Student paddlers push the limits
An all too familiar face took out the secondary schools girls' championship title.
21 events in Northland for police buyback and amnesty
Dates and venues announced for Northland for police gun buyback and amnesty.
Bowls: Waipū/Kensington strong in round one
Gwen Lawson wishes Patricia Murray good luck in her NZ Champion of Champion event.
Public urged to report ferret sightings in Northland
These 'stoats on steroids', seen recently in the Bay of Islands, can kill even adult kiwi.
Swimming: Leslie leads Northland's charge
Two Northland swimmers were chosen in a national age-group training squad.
What's on: Music, markets, meditation and more ...
Here's our weekly list of what's happening in the North this weekend.
Access to rural health top of the priority for Northland GP
Zimbabwean-born GP Dr Grahame Jelley details his journey to Northland.
Waitangi Grounds given highest status in the land
Waitangi Treaty Grounds named most significant cultural and historic site in NZ.
Guilty plea to manslaughter of homeless Whangarei man
Eddie Townsend was defending his two dogs when he was punched once in the face.