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

Costly penalties have been imposed for burning toxic materials from Northland College.

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.

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.

Maunu School organises art exhibition to fundraise for art supplies.

Sport Northland's chief executive Brent Eastwood is urging people to come along.

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.

News briefs from around Northland.

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

Far North voters will face their biggest choice in the district's 30-year history.

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.

Those who competed were thoroughly tested in their stamina and endurance.

National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.

See what the Northern Advocate's surfing authority, Michael Cunningham, saw on Saturday.