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Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha

Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.

Crash survivor says dangerous drivers need self-love

Northland crash survivor Howard Tarr says dangerous drivers need to find purpose.

Cock of the North bowls trophy on the line

The Northland 1-5 year representative teams will also be competing against Far North.

Excitement building for the crowning match

Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.

Life-changing surgery helps Whangārei schoolgirl overcome serious medical condition

She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.

Teen's olive oil extract gets big YES from judges

Young Enterprise Scheme sees youth create and run their own businesses.

Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover

A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.

DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps

The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.

Tangiteroria community pool filled for free

Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Taniwha looking strong ahead of final

Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.

Northland golfers looking to recreate 2018 success

Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.

Severe skills shortage threatens hospitality industry

Northland restaurateurs are struggling to recruit skilled chefs and hospitality staff.

Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award

Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.

Dream realised as Camera Obscura sculpture opens to public

Tears are shed as Whangārei's Camera Obscura sculpture opens after a 10-year gestation.

Northlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulations

Northlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.

Northland schools come together for kapa haka festival

Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.

News snippets from Northland

Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.