Judge tells fleeing driver he could kill himself but not members of the public
Walter Franks was clocked doing 120km/h in a 50km/h zone on a Raumanga street.
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Chef doing it tough while fasting
Whangārei chef can't taste food he cooks and smells due to fasting.
Northland FC rue missed chances
Northland went close to claiming the three points to help challenge the top four.
Yacht donated to Northland kids' charity
Comedian Mike King contacted by family of late boat owner seeking a good cause.
WBHS qualify for national golf comp
The next Lydia Ko could be coming up through the ranks on Northland's golf courses.
Northland news in brief: landlords need to put in insulation and police dog tracks man
News snippets from Northland
Future of Russell's Birdman Festival in doubt
Dwindling volunteer base and lost funding could spell the end of mid-winter festival.
Sport detail: Clay target, bowls, golf results
Read how Northland's shooters, bowlers and golfers have been getting on.
Undermanned Broncos claim tight win
Portland had to default the round's other fixture because they could not field a team.
Springfield men snatch scrappy win
Tempers flared as the late match-winner went into the goal for Springfield.
Moorhouse hit with Tikipunga season ban
A dangerous tackle captured on video was all it took for Moorhouse to be made to leave.
Ady Mckenzie climbs Sky Tower in record time
Northland volunteers firefighters raise thousands in annual Sky Tower Stair Challenge.
Upgrading Northland's rail network and line to Marsden Pt costing $1.3B
Upgrading Northland's rail network and line to Marsden Pt to cost $1.3b.
Kamo finish round one in style
Read the wrap on Northland's men's and women's premier rugby results from the weekend.
Riders converge on Horse of the North
About 35 horses and ponies came to Barge Park to be the first Horse of the North riders.
Photos: Shrek comes to Kerikeri
The Stage Door theatre company has been bringing the green ogre to life in Kerikeri.
MP challenges Northlanders to take leap of faith
'Dare to Dive' offers free skydives for anyone who raises $600 for Alzheimers Northland.
Heartbreak for Northland FC
You couldn't have asked for a more brutal script for Northland FC men's on Saturday.
Northland sport detail
See Northland's recent premier rugby, rugby league, badminton and surfing results.
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Manawanui storm home against Naumai
Manawanui White look hard to beat early in the season.
We should be proud of Northland's football exports
Two of Northland's best players will join forces at the World Cup in France this year.
Volleyball stars setting up a bright future
Family is at the heart of volleyball for these four prodigies of the sport.
Working at Nasa dream come true for Northlander Hammond Pearce
Former Kerikeri man Hammond Pearce was named one of four Nasa interns.
Northland basketballers making history
The Northland under-15 girls' team will go to the nationals as the number one seed.
Hundreds of Northlanders in the pink to make stand against bullying
Hundreds of Northlanders in the pink to make stand against bullying
Whangārei mum glad children were restrained correctly after crash
Both panels on the passenger's side where the two children were seated were damaged.
Northland firefighters tackle Sky Tower Stair Challenge
Four-year-old will provide Northland firefighter with motivation for Sky Tower climb.
Sir Hek's tangi a massive volunteer effort
Wednesday's hāngī alone was big enough to feed 2000 people.
Goal-fest in mid-week football
Whangārei Boys' High School Gold netted six goals in their victory over Kamo High School.
Northland school acts chasing musical success
Northland school acts seek musical success at Smokefreerockquest heats