Mangawhai faces population growth challenges
The beachside settlement is transforming into a town
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Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game
The visitors had lost three wickets for three runs at the start of their batting innings.
Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection
The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.
Urgent $1.4 million Dargaville wastewater sludge removal planned
Council has approved a $1.4 million sludge removal operation.
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results
Northlanders packed out the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge over the weekend.
Santa is back in Whangārei town
Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.
Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final
It should be an entertaining contest when the two sides meet at Cobham Oval on the 21st.
Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury
The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.
Hikurangi among the best performing suburbs
Smaller Northland towns the biggest beneficiaries in house sales
Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'
We all love a bit nostalgia, but "Snoopy's Christmas" is definitely outdated.
Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head
With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.
Can NRU get junior rugby right?
Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.
Students try their hand at golf croquet
Three schools from the area came to learn from some of New Zealand's best players.
Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade
The kennel is part of Kamo Kids' Christmas parade float.
Heape latest racing club life member
A member since 2008, Shayne Heape has made a significant contribution to the club.
No jumping from new Taipa bridge, NZTA says
NZTA backpedals on plans to allow kids to jump from new Taipa bridge viewing platform.
Northland bowls: Junior open pairs winners crowned
The men's division final went down to the last bowl of the last end to find a winner.
Who is burning pianos at this popular Northland beach?
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Northland news in brief: WBHS logo approved, self-defence for women
News snippets from around the region.
Anika Moa performing at this weekend's Christmas festival
With parades and a festival there's plenty of festive spirit in Northland.
Family not giving up fight to stay in NZ
A well-known Chinese family living in Kerikeri are seeking to stay in New Zealand.
Northland cyclists hoping to inspire
After such loss, Dianne Neal and Lesley Parton have found solace in cycling.
Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum
Minister Nanaia Mahuta and MP Willow-Jean Prime attend a Housing Forum in Whangārei.
Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga
They'll do health checks, desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and operations.
Ngāpuhi Festival postponed until 2021
The biennial festival was thought to be happening in 2020 but it's been put off.
Eastwood: Daylight Saving a great chance for exercise
Eastwood is hoping to see a lot more people out and about over the next few weeks.
Northland news in brief: MPI officers educate, fisheries bylaw proposed
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
New medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialists
Northland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.
Local tennis, golf and bowls results
Northland 's senior tennis club competition is in full swing after three rounds.
Northland news in brief: Kerikeri Domain in spotlight, ditch tips rubbish truck
Catch up on news from around the region
Northland waterbug taking on the world
Billie Scott, 20, has tried it all - surfing, kitesurfing, foiling, windsurfing.
Waipū golfers take top honours
It was the third win a row for the Waipū women's golf team at the annual event.
Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone
Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.
New exhibition explores Captain Cook
The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.