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What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
There are plenty of family events on this weekend.
Northland news in brief: Vert Jam winner, beach clean-up
Bylaw proposed to protect three species of mussels, house blaze and Ruatuna open day.
Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests
Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Climate change group, increased Maori input for new Northland Regional Council
Council's governance structure updated to focus on these and other areas.
Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change
Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.
Principal awarded Harvard scholarship
The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.
Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters
"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."
Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point
Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.
Coach profile: Northland Kauri's Cheryl Smith
Smith, a former Black Fern has had a fantastic year with the Northland Kauri.
Mission to save Hikurangi mudfish has led class to parliament
The habitat of the black mudfish is shrinking endangering the native species.
Participation the key for beach volleyball
While the focus wasn't on competition, there were plenty of competitive games on show.
'Mother Load' wool nappy idea turns heads at competition
A Kaikohe mum has come up with the idea of biodegradable disposable wool nappies.
Induction over and now time for action
Northland firefighters in NSW swing into action.
Kauri Club dolls out the dosh
Hopefully, these athletes will be the first of many to receive Kauri Club scholarships.
Luxurious yachts anchor in Whangārei boosting local economy
Graeme Hart's $50 million superyacht J'Ade in for maintenance.
Eastwood: Athlete support is imperative
With so many talented athletes in Northland, it is important to support them financially.
Mother-of-six reckons her kids had the best Christmas ever
Plea from the Sallies in Whangārei to sponsor hampers and gift packs to needy families
Huanui College players see futsal success
Out of three teams at ASB Stadium, Huanui College saw two in the final yesterday.
Northland news in brief: First council meeting, new road surfaces
News snippets from around the region.
Rural schools struggling to keep pools open
The cost of keeping pools running means some schools have had to close them.
Nearly $800,000 of government funding comes to Northland
Kiwi protection in the Waipoua Forest receive the largest DoC funding grant.
Cricket: NZ A hold on under England barrage
At 99 for 6, NZ A were in trouble as England's bowlers looked to pounce.
Reward offered to find vandals smashing signs with sledgehammers
Unknown vandals were tagging word "toxic" on the billboards.
Cricket: Maungakaramea clean out Kaipara
After losing three wickets in their second over, Kaipara simply couldn't recover.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Residents fret over a lack of maintenance on flats
A lack of maintenance on pensioner flats necessitates their sale in Kaipara.
Goodhue: Kids vital to rugby's survival
After 18 years of coaching and the success of his sons, Bernard Goodhue remains humble.
England's visit a timely reminder
No Northlanders will have played England in either New Zealand teams at Cobham Oval.
Cricket lovers relish England visit
The sun was out and Northlanders came to get a glance of England's superstars.
Sun, surf and a wedding: Inside Goodhue's summer
Jack Goodhue talks about his plans for the summer following his first rugby world cup.
Cows moove to the beach
A weekly round-up of news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.