Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.
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Cobham club keen to grow schoolboy cricket
Cobham CC beat the Northland Secondary Schools team by seven wickets on Friday last week.
Four tough crossover Mitre 10 Cup matches for the Taniwha
Crossover matches for Northland for next year announced.
One arrested in armed police raid in Far North
One arrested in armed police raid in Far North.
Northland news in brief: powerful play for Ruawai and Civil Defence alert
News snippets from Northland
Bike theft victim grateful for offers of help
Dunedin woman Jan Burch has been overwhelmed by offers of help after her bike was stolen.
Witness describes horror crash involving prison truck south of Kawakawa
"It looked like the car was overtaking, and hit the truck head-on."
Golfers chase glory at season finale
The two Northland teams will look to impress when they tee off in a few weeks.
Martin heroics not enough for Northland win
Martin heroics not enough for Northland win
Meningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'
Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease
No trouble on US cycle trip, then bike stolen in NZ
Jan Burch cycled 5500km across the US without trouble - then she came to Northland.
World Cup to boost tourism off-season
Tourism leader Jeroen Jongejans said the increase in tourism turnover will be significant.
Christmas parades kick off this weekend
Northland's getting into Christmas spirit - find out when your local parade is happening.
DoC joins fight against wetland decision
DoC, siding with Forest & Bird, has filed against NRC over Kaimaumau resource consents.
Bay News: Robin Hood's coming to Kerikeri
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Make developers pay infrastructure bills, FNDC urged
Far North roads, water, sewerage struggling to keep up with rapid growth
Vandalism prolongs day-long power outage
Sunday's eight-hour planned power outage could be the Far North's last.
Cook's 250th anniversary to showcase Tai Tokerau Māori business
250th Cook arrival celebrations will showcase Tai Tokerau Māori business
Onerahi claim second victory
Onerahi claim second win despite royal golden duck in Whangārei Prem cricket.
PICS: 1800 take part in Kerikeri Half
PICS: 1800 take part in Kerikeri Half Marathon
Northland news in brief: helicopters battle blaze and NorthTec chief resigns
News snippets from across Northland
One dead, four critical in horror afternoon on Far North roads
Foreign national charged over serious SH10 crash.
High standard at kapa haka regionals
The five top schools will be going to nationals next year.
Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats
Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.
Deaths spark Meningococcal vaccine discussion
The DHB and Ministry of Health could consider a funded meningococcal vaccine for Northland
Injured war vets racing to Cape Reinga
Riders from NZ, Canada and UK hosted in Hokianga today by RSA, local marae
Series' final duel between Linford and Young
More than 1800 runners, walkers and racechairs in Saturday's Kerikeri Half Marathon
What's On: kapa haka, water sports and half marathon
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Dog bylaw five years ago, lobby group claims
Dog group's legal opinion claims bylaw lapsed in 2013 or 2018, consultation invalid.
Mum's run a triumph over depression
'I thought I was a monster and I wasn't cut out to have children.'