Sir Hek's tangi a massive volunteer effort
Wednesday's hāngī alone was big enough to feed 2000 people.
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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
Street food, circus feature in family day
There's heaps to do in Northland this weekend.
Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Students make Battle of Cassino trip
The Battle of Cassino was one of New Zealand's most brutal and costly battles.
Brent Eastwood: Māori leaders needed
Are you the right person to lead Sport Northland's quest to increase Māori in sport?
McGregor putting down the pipes
McGregor led the band for 33 years, and attended hundreds of celebrations in the region.
Water restrictions lifted in most of Far North
Water restrictions have been lifted in most of Far North but big dry lingers in places.
Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
Northland couple crowned NZ Share Farmers of the Year
Northland couple crowned NZ Share Farmers of the Year.
Growing Northland: How the region was shaped
Why is Northland one of NZ's poorer regions and how will $150 million of PGF money help?
Vandals wreck girl's 'pony poo' stand
Skye, 9, can understand people taking poo without paying but why smash up her stall?
Flourishing Paihia foodbank needs help
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Horahora bounce back with big win
There are some clear rivalries being formed in Northland's premier women's rugby comp.
Dutch paddlers head to NZ to honour master waka builder
Mourners are expected from around the Pacific and as far away as Holland.
Racing season opener set to thrill
Tomorrow's meeting has attracted some strong nominations across all age-groups.
RoadSafe Northland wins first ever Road Safety Award
A Northland community group has been recognised with a national award.
Football: Onerahi setting standards in men's/women's competitions
With just minutes remaining in the game, Onerahi's captain snatched the victory.
Grandfather, 68, assaulted, knocked out in Paihia
Son says 'harmless' man was walking on Marsden Rd when punched and knocked unconscious.
Thousands of Northland teachers to strike
It's the third strike for primary school teachers and principals.
Suggestions made for upgrade of Pohe Island skatepark
The skatepark on Pohe Island is getting refurbished and extended.
Rugby: OBM trump Wellsford in top four battle
OBM confirm their second-place spot on the table going into round one's final fixture.
Mum warns about rheumatic fever dangers
Nicky Rogers-Pirini's daughter Miya was diagnosed with rheumatic fever in 2015.
New play tackles youth, P and suicide woes
The interactive play will be performed at various Northland locations this month and next.
Northland sport detail: bowls and golf results
Find out who has been successful on Northland's bowls and golf greens recently.
World mourns loss of master waka builder, navigator
Sir Hekenukumai Busby, who revived traditional ocean voyaging, died in Kaitaia aged 86.
Northland's young navigators go to work
More than 80 students put their fitness, teamwork and map-reading skills to the test.