News snippets from around the region

Find out who has been making waves in Northland's bowling community.

The Northland team did well to battle back towards the end of the game and score.

The Darci Brahma gelding overcame some trouble early to dash clear in the closing stages.

The upset was one of many talking points from Saturday's raceday.

Cameron Leslie and Emma Foy are on top of the world and show no signs of slowing down.

Two NRC members take their seats back unopposed and an old campaigner returns to polls.

Northland para athletes Emma Foy and Cameron Leslie are doing their region proud.

It doesn't look any easier for the remaining four weeks of the Mitre 10 Cup for Northland.

Despite the 30-point loss for the Taniwha, Northland fans still enjoyed a good night out.

Three-year-old Catalyst, a Darci Brahma gelding, could be in for a big pay day.

Last night was a who's who of Northland rugby greats as the Taniwha took on Canterbury.

The roadshow will travel throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Two off-duty nurses who don't know each other see an emergency and save a life.

Manuel Springford is now immersing himself in places where he is surrounded by te reo.

The young table tennis star will be sure to make some waves while playing in Poland.

Mya Kereopa was sad when she saw the resources given to her autistic brother.

Mayoral candidates talk about revitalising Whangarei CBD.

Record overnight temps in winter and a cold and damp spring forecast for Northland.

A number of young surfers announced themselves as Northland's future in the sport.

Huge travel barrier and the Wellington Orcas stand between the team and a promotion shot.

A National Geographic film crew in Northland caught some orca action despite bad weather.

Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.

The vandalism of a sculpture in Whangārei Town Basin's art park has angered many people.