Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.
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Students take on wheelchair turbo touch
The enjoyment from the players was clear to see.
Futsal explosion should be a sign for Whangārei
Could a new or upgraded indoor facility be the key to unlock Northland's sporting talent?
'Highly motivated' honorary fishery officers preserving our fish stock
Eric Hansen is a voluntary fisheries officer in Northland. He writes about the work.
That rocks! School band jams with celebrity musician
It's been a dream come true for members of a self-taught Kaipara school rock band.
Male gymnasts breaking the mould
Northland has had nine female gymnasts to go to nationals in 10 years but no males.
'Wanton act' by vandals forces Waipoua Forest track to close
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Rub of the green fails Taniwha
The 33-point winning margin couldn't have been further from a fair reflection of the game.
Last-minute rush of nominations as election deadline looms
Up to nine candidates now chasing Far North mayoralty; Sue Bradford joins council race
Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.
Coutts inspires Kerikeri sailing pocket rocket
Who better to get sailing tips from than the great Russell Coutts?
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Plastic from giant sandbags threatens beach
The sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?
Haka launches Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal
Kapa haka and cake helps launch Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal in Whangārei.
Kaipara catchment first to get Govt new clean-water funding
The huge Kaipara catchment is the first to benefit from a new Government clean-water fund.
Naumai prove class in dead rubber
The two teams will need to look hard at their options to prepare for a 2020 season.
Kaipara catchment first for Govt $12m waterways fund
Kaipara Harbour catchment will be first to tap into new $12 million clean waterways fund.
Opinion: Proposed rules throw rugby's future into doubt
PC gone mad or long overdue? You decide on World Rugby's latest proposed rule change.
E-vehicles can help North's impoverished communities
Vision is much broader than "just replacing your petrol car".
Race day a chance for future stars to shine
Ruakaka Racing's Bill Colgan previews an action-packed day on the track tomorrow.
Injuries mount for victorious Taniwha
Northland could be down three loose-forwards when they take on Auckland next week.
Winners are grinners: Cheesemakers win international award
"The International Cheese and Dairy Awards are like the Olympics of Cheese."
Street preacher's words: Free speech or hate speech?
A man whose public preaching upset people says police took away his right to free speech.
School basketballers busy in Whangārei
Okaihau College proved their skill in the senior boys' division two with a good finals win
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
Kaipara News: Petition to save iSites
A weekly round-up of news and events from the mighy Kaipara District
Okaihau basketballers topple Kerikeri
It came down to the wire in the final in Northland's girls' basketball competition.
History beckons for WBHS
Can WBHS create history and make their first final in four years of trying?
S'no worries for captain Olsen
Not even field full of snow would worry Northland captain Jordan Olsen.
Gun buyback: More than 80 firearms handed in at Kaitaia
"I'm happy to see them gone:" Firearms owner hands in two semi-automatic rifles.
Northland's 'Energize schools' win big
Eastwood highlights the winners of the first Energize 'School of the Year' competition