Sir Hek's tangi a massive volunteer effort
Wednesday's hāngī alone was big enough to feed 2000 people.
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Latest from Dargaville
Bowls: Kensington pip Whangārei in Men's Champion of Champion Triples
The final of the Men's Champion of Champion Triples was played last weekend.
Street food, circus feature in family day
There's heaps to do in Northland this weekend.
Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Students make Battle of Cassino trip
The Battle of Cassino was one of New Zealand's most brutal and costly battles.
Brent Eastwood: Māori leaders needed
Are you the right person to lead Sport Northland's quest to increase Māori in sport?
Students building affordable houses
Dargaville high school pupils are building homes for an estimated cost of $220,000.
McGregor putting down the pipes
McGregor led the band for 33 years, and attended hundreds of celebrations in the region.
Northland couple crowned NZ Share Farmers of the Year
Northland couple crowned NZ Share Farmers of the Year.
Vandals wreck girl's 'pony poo' stand
Skye, 9, can understand people taking poo without paying but why smash up her stall?
Horahora bounce back with big win
There are some clear rivalries being formed in Northland's premier women's rugby comp.
Dutch paddlers head to NZ to honour master waka builder
Mourners are expected from around the Pacific and as far away as Holland.
Racing season opener set to thrill
Tomorrow's meeting has attracted some strong nominations across all age-groups.
Wahine Toa 1 suffer close loss to Naumai
Manawanui White carried on their winning ways with their second straight victory.
RoadSafe Northland wins first ever Road Safety Award
A Northland community group has been recognised with a national award.
Thousands of Northland teachers to strike
It's the third strike for primary school teachers and principals.
Suggestions made for upgrade of Pohe Island skatepark
The skatepark on Pohe Island is getting refurbished and extended.
Mum warns about rheumatic fever dangers
Nicky Rogers-Pirini's daughter Miya was diagnosed with rheumatic fever in 2015.
New play tackles youth, P and suicide woes
The interactive play will be performed at various Northland locations this month and next.
Northland sport detail: bowls and golf results
Find out who has been successful on Northland's bowls and golf greens recently.
World mourns loss of master waka builder, navigator
Sir Hekenukumai Busby, who revived traditional ocean voyaging, died in Kaitaia aged 86.
No arrest in stolen vehicle and police car ramming incident
Nissan owner: "This is the best possible outcome considering."
Adam Pearse: My hopes for Northland women's rugby
These players have a real chance to make a statement that lasts.
Whangārei dogs to hit the small screen
The cute canines are in training for a serious job.
Turbo touch talent on show
Okaihau College stood out with a first and second-place finish on Wednesday.
Our guide to your weekend in the North
Looking for something to do? Here's a list of what's happening around the region.
Country rock festival clocks up 30 years
May 10-12 festival features 43 acts from the US, Australia and New Zealand at 7 venues.
Blyth Tait to judge inaugural 'Horse of the North'
Blyth Tait's insight will be a huge drawcard for Northland's horse riders.
Feiwi or kijoa? Freak fruit found growing in Kerikeri garden
Combination of two great Kiwi icons described as the 'perfect freak of nature'.
Rural crews tackle out of control burn
Whananaki Rural Fire brigade and brigade from Maungakaramea were called to the fire.