Surgeon says it's a miracle Stacey Faaaliga is alive. Her son will need years of surgery.

It will be used improving their digital, work and life skills training.

In spite of some stiff opposition, Kaitaia College won for their third straight year.

The teams could only be separated by one goal after four quarters of play.

Can Springfield win the premier double or will Mangapai and Maungakaramea spoil the party?

A record 50-plus companies took part in the event which showcases student entrepreneurs.

Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.

The enjoyment from the players was clear to see.

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The 33-point winning margin couldn't have been further from a fair reflection of the game.

Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.

Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.

Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.

In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.

Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried.

Pilot turned Kerikeri lodge owner the latest to put hand up for the Far North mayoralty.

Kaipara Harbour catchment will be first to tap into new $12 million clean waterways fund.

Vision is much broader than "just replacing your petrol car".

Ruakaka Racing's Bill Colgan previews an action-packed day on the track tomorrow.

Northland could be down three loose-forwards when they take on Auckland next week.

"The International Cheese and Dairy Awards are like the Olympics of Cheese."

A man whose public preaching upset people says police took away his right to free speech.

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Okaihau College proved their skill in the senior boys' division two with a good finals win

With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.