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More than 400 Northlanders queue for a state house
117 per cent hike in people wanting state houses in Northland in just one year.

Grants to promote healthy, sustainable food
Grants of up to $5000 for Northlanders to promote healthy, sustainable food.

Yeeha! Wild West Fest returns to Waimamaku
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Northland shines at Beach Cup
Northland waka ama teams record great results at Takapuna Beach Cup competition.

Polytech reform: leader says regional decision making needed
He is happy with most of the proposed changes.

Triple success for Kaikohe scholar
Wharerau passed scholarship exams in calculus, chemistry and physics.

Carroll's volunteering crusade
Sharon Carroll's new job at Parafed is the tip of her community service iceberg.

What's on: Plan your weekend in Northland
There's concerts, markets and art on this weekend.

The Sallies have spoken: Welfare reform is urgent
The Salvation Army has told us we're doing welfare wrong. How are we going to fix that?

Free 'Summer Sounds' concert at Kainui Rd
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Ninety-five-year-old attacked by dogs just weeks after pet killed
Jim Morgan, 95, lost his beloved pet six weeks ago. Now it was his turn to be attacked.

Marsden Cove weekend fishing comp canned
Marsden Cove Beach and Boat Fishing comp canned this weekend

Upsurge arts festival promises 'something for everyone'
Events range form a low-fi foam rubber puppet show to a history talk on a tall ship

Live music, arts and crafts and lots more
Here's what's happening in Northland this weekend.

Mugginess to rise in Northland early next week
Easterly flow and showers helping cool things down in Northland

Sprinkler bans in Kerikeri and Kaitaia, tougher restrictions in Kaikohe
Council says recent showers not enough to make a difference as water use soars

Whangārei sees netball masterclass
Whangārei netball fans were treated with a competitive game from the Mystics and Stars.

Game's success could mean more big events in Kaikohe
A sell-out crowd of 4000 turned out for Saturday's Blues v Chiefs clash in Kaikohe

Stars from GOT and Shortland Street in Northland campaign
Game of Thrones and Shortland St stars in new Air NZ ad promoting Northland

Blues' Whangārei Hospital visit does wonders
About a dozen Blues players visited the children's ward at Whangārei hospital.

Local boy relishes chance on home turf
Tom Robinson will play on the same ground for the Blues that he did when he was four.

Notorious Northland road claims another life
Another death on notorious stretch of Northland road prompts calls for four-lane highway.

Home invasion accused opt for jury trial
The attack left a 92-year-old widow in hospital.

Big crowds expected at Waitangi
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Waitangi Day at Waitangi - all you need to know
Waitangi Day at Waitangi - all you need to know