Four pilot whales strand and die on Ruakākā Beach
Whales last seen swimming towards Little Barrier Island.
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Lions to award young Whangārei community leaders
Kamo Lions Club host the annual Young Ambassador Awards in Whangārei this year.
Northland a chance at inaugural NHL title
Northland's women's hockey team is only four wins away from making NHL history.
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for others
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.
'I was hearing moreporks for the first time in my life'
Life changed profoundly for a deaf Whangārei teen after he received cochlear implants.
Marsden Pt pipeline rupture caused by digger
The findings are in a Government Inquiry report into the September 2017 pipeline outage.
Focus on NZ history welcomed at Boys' High
Whangarei Boys High School students talk about history class and why it's important.
Northland's Croatian cricketers to give back
Two of Northland's cricketers with Croatian descent are heading for the Samoan sunshine.
Shared council service centre to relieve Kaipara ratepayers
Shared office building for Kaipara and Northland Regional Council proposed in Dargaville.
Northland news in brief: Win tickets, volunteers needed
News snippets from around the region
Kamo, McLeod Bay, Dargaville bowls results
Find out who has been making waves in Northland's bowling community.
Stunning win points to bright future
It was an incredible win and enthralled the 200-strong crowd for the whole game.
Farah Palmer Cup: Patience key for Northland Kauri
The Northland team did well to battle back towards the end of the game and score.
Catalyst brilliant in Northland Breeders' Stakes
The Darci Brahma gelding overcame some trouble early to dash clear in the closing stages.
Appeal for more Radio Lollipop volunteers in Whangārei
Radio Lollipop is pleading for more volunteers to visit sick kids at Whangārei Hospital.
Racing: Lucyinrio springs minor upset at Ruakaka
The upset was one of many talking points from Saturday's raceday.
Para athletes on top of the world
Cameron Leslie and Emma Foy are on top of the world and show no signs of slowing down.
Two NRC members return unopposed; 17 candidates left, seven seats
Two NRC members take their seats back unopposed and an old campaigner returns to polls.
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Catch the stars before they become legends
Make sure you don't miss their historic game at 2pm at the Trigg Sports Arena today.
Leslie and Foy in the medals
Northland para athletes Emma Foy and Cameron Leslie are doing their region proud.
Cantabs too good for Taniwha
It doesn't look any easier for the remaining four weeks of the Mitre 10 Cup for Northland.
Northland rugby fans make big turn out
Despite the 30-point loss for the Taniwha, Northland fans still enjoyed a good night out.
Past players pack out Legends Day
Last night was a who's who of Northland rugby greats as the Taniwha took on Canterbury.
Catalyst on classic path
Three-year-old Catalyst, a Darci Brahma gelding, could be in for a big pay day.
Beachgoers to stay safe along Northland coast
Surf Life Saving season is kicking off with new AEDs available on Northland beaches.
Racing: Catalyst all class at Hastings
Flashy 3-year-old Catalyst contributed to a huge day for Oaks Stud owner Dick Karreman.
Ngāti Hine roadshow to acquire mandate begins
The roadshow will travel throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Photographer captures stunning images of the Kaipara
A weekly round-up of news and events from around the mighty Kaipara
Wyn Drabble: Smokefreerockquest inspires the next generation
Event has a huge following among the nation's young since going national in 1990.
Vulnerable children to be prioritised for measles vaccine amid demand
GP clinics in Northland have to wait until next week for more measles vaccines.
Bowls: First tournament of the season kicks off
Catch up on all the latest bowls news.
Football, therapist recognised, beach fun run
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Eastwood: Gym open day a priceless chance
Sport Northland's chief executive Brent Eastwood is urging people to come along.