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Local boy relishes chance on home turf
Tom Robinson will play on the same ground for the Blues that he did when he was four.

Notorious Northland road claims another life
Another death on notorious stretch of Northland road prompts calls for four-lane highway.

Big crowds expected at Waitangi
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

First stage of $18m packhouse upgrade nearly done
Investment will more than double packing capacity from 1.6m to 4m trays a season.

Northlanders' input on Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Northlanders can have say on Waitangi Treaty Grounds becoming National Historic Landmark.

Anglers set sights on $250,000 prize
The four-day tournament anglers will fish from North Cape to Great Barrier Island.

Waitangi Day at Waitangi - all you need to know
Waitangi Day at Waitangi - all you need to know

Wasp attack: Northland woman lucky to be alive
Vivienne Hollis was swollen, struggling to breathe and slipping out of consciousness.

It's hot, but Northland has some of the lowest temps in New Zealand
Weather boffins say Northland is the best place to beat the heat.

Powder horn showcases Māori craftsmanship
The bullock horn was made by Waikato, chief of the Te Hikutū hapu of Ngāpuhi, in 1820.

Northland Inc CEO David Wilson resigns to return to Auckland
Northland Inc CEO David Wilson resigns to return to Auckland.

People with minor injuries advised to seek alternative care
Junior doctors striking in Northland hospitals today and tomorrow

Back to school: Micah excited for first day of school
Micah will start his first day at school soon.

Superyachts set to thrill
About 50 superyachts are expected to take part in the annual regatta.

School costs overwhelm struggling families
Uniform and stationery costs can be overwhelming for families as school starts back.

More sizzling weather as Aussie heatwave hangs around
Northland's fine weather to continue as Aussie heatwave hangs around.

New signs remind visitors and locals of Northland's wild kiwi
Signs remind locals and visitors that kiwi are roaming and dogs need controlling.

6000+ crowd at UB40 show ensures festival's return
UK legends supported by 1814, Maxi Priest and Marley NZ Allstars in trouble-free festival

Photos: Waitangi's Reggae by the River festival
6000-plus people packed Waitangi sports fields for Reggae by the River featuring UB40

Medical students on rural health programme in Northland
Medical students learning about rural health in Northland

Medieval Madness this long weekend
There are heaps of things to do this long weekend.

Drivers warned, take care on long weekend
Officers will be out breath testing for drunk drivers on Friday and Saturday nights.

Coast Drive hosts broadcast from Northland
Coast Drive hosts Mel Homer and JT broadcasting from Opua Cruising Club today.

Fireworks spark 'almost' ecological disaster
Fire couldn't have been stopped if it had jumped small gap to main island, fire bosses say

Calls to withdraw Tūhoronuku's mandate after packed hui
The hui was attended by more than 300 people.