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What's on: Poor Knights snorkel day
Underwater world of the reserve will be on show at first community snorkel day held there.
Has the (fan) worm turned?
A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 1013
Vette-Blomquist leads Northland charge
The win is just the latest in a line of good results for Riley-Jack Vette-Blomquist.
Stolen tractor driver Tasered by officer deemed excessive force
Police officer found to have used unreasonable and excessive force in the circumstances.
Fire investigators at Whangarei's Old Town Hall
A special fire appliance from Auckland equipped with an aerial basket used for clock tower
Cornwallis sea rescue: Family thank French firefighter; children still scarred
Greg Dixon was chuffed to be able to thank the French firefighter for her actions.
News briefs from around Northland
$19k Lotto winning ticket; arson trial aborted, and Tuia 250 flotilla due this month.
Northland bowls: Rep events a good chance for selection
The Northland women's one to five year team did well to finish first in their division.
Whangārei central city building damaged by fire
The fire appeared to start in the right hand side of the building on the second floor.
Sonny Tau quits suddenly after 10 years at Ngāpuhi helm
Reasons for long-time chairman's sudden exit are unclear.
Whangārei's historic Old Town Hall burns
Iconic 107-year-old 'Old Town Hall' severely damaged.
Avocados the focus at Northland field day
The commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.
Eastwood: Culture vital to success
Sport Northland chief executive Brent Eastwood asks what is needed for team success?
Mountain bikers on the right track
Will we see a Northlander win a gold medal when the competition comes north next year?
Taonga return to Northland after being kept in Auckland for a century
The Kauri Museum in Kaipara receives 162 artefacts from Auckland Museum
The fall and rise of Kaipara District Council
A costly management and governance failure sent Kaipara down toilet but it's now flush.
Thanks for the nursing care
A grateful patient made a generous donation to ward staff after knee surgery
Māori basketball muster draws a crowd
About 150 players turned out for a great day of basketball fun at ASB Stadium.
If Powerball's $28m is won by a Northlander, here are some ideas
If Powerball's $28m is won by a Northlander, here are some ideas on how to spend it.
Northland suicide numbers exposed
An unwaged man with mental illness and a dairy farmer speak out about Northland suicide
A Northlander's experience: ABs vs Namibia
Find out what Northland's Arriane Christie thought of the All Blacks against Namibia.
Carolyn Hansen: Why you need to value yourself more
The key to good health lies within.
Maungakaramea import clinches tight win
Maungakaramea escaped with a close win on Saturday by just two wickets.
Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
Leslie wins big at Māori sports awards
The big names of Māori sport filled the Copthorne Hotel in Waitangi on Saturday night.
Māori rugby talent on display
Northland's Māori rugby talent, young and old, was on display for all to see on Saturday.
News briefs from around Northland
A Lotto ticket sold in Kaitaia was a second division winner.
Hockey: Northland's under-15 national champions
The home team scored their only goal through Henry Storey in the first half.
'Fat, healthy' kiwi hatches after rescue
Female kiwi chick hatched successfully in Whangārei.
Papermill's exhibition theme is Tree of Life
The Papermill's annual art exhibition also celebrates 30 years' papermaking in Whangārei.
Big wins for Northland teams on the weekend
Photographs of three Northland sports events on the weekend.