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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

Wasp attack: Northland woman lucky to be alive
Vivienne Hollis was swollen, struggling to breathe and slipping out of consciousness.

Northland Inc CEO David Wilson resigns to return to Auckland
Northland Inc CEO David Wilson resigns to return to Auckland.

Back to school: Micah excited for first day of school
Micah will start his first day at school soon.

School costs overwhelm struggling families
Uniform and stationery costs can be overwhelming for families as school starts back.

More sizzling weather as Aussie heatwave hangs around
Northland's fine weather to continue as Aussie heatwave hangs around.

Heatwave: Total fire ban declared in Northland
Heat and little rain prompt total fire ban in Northland.

Council defends Hokianga sewage treatment
March on Waitangi Day aims to focus council attention on Hokianga Harbour sewage.

Calls to withdraw Tūhoronuku's mandate after packed hui
The hui was attended by more than 300 people.

Waitangi protest to focus on Hokianga Harbour pollution
Outdated, over-burdened sewage plants threat to harbour's future, protest organiser says.

Whangārei mum urges others to vaccinate their children
Community clinics to open for free MenW vaccines in Northland.

War hero inspires young kickboxers
The Northland pair remain undefeated in their combined seven kickboxing fights.

Proceeds of crime pay for new Northland drug and alcohol detox beds
Proceeds of crime pay for new Northland drug and alcohol detox beds

Mitimataga rewarded for club spirit
Gisborne's Horouta club won 38 medals to win the national competition.

Northland news in brief: bike recalled and tractor rolls on farmer
News snippets from Northland

Nearly 190 vehicles stolen in six months alone
The Toyota Hilux is the most frequently stolen vehicle in Northland.

Super blood moon has Northlanders transfixed
Super blood moon has Northlanders transfixed.

Women accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court
Women accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court

Hui to engage with whānau and hapū on health
People can now have their say on what is important when it comes to Māori health.