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How to mitigate, overuse injury and overtraining syndrome
Parents play a key role their children's sporting experiences.

Photos: All Blacks pull the crowds in Kerikeri
More than 1500 people turned out to see their All Blacks heroes train in Kerikeri.

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

What's the hold-up? The cause of the Loop Rd delays revealed
NZTA contractor to remedy road surface on Loop Rd project at own expense.

Whangārei civic centre costs climb to almost $60m
The price shift is the sixth cost increase in four years.

Exhibition showcases Northland artist's 30-year weaving journey
Medina Koni's raranga/whatu (weaving) work ranges from traditional to contemporary.

Latest from Northland bowls with Gwen Lawson
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.

Ahipara school girl tackles nerves for Black Ferns 'Aunty Krystal's' home game
Aotea Murray was nervous all week ahead of her special job at Saturday's Black Ferns game.

Police crackdown on guns and gangs in Far North continues
Gangs with guns are dealt another blow as Northland police continue to tackle the problem.

Interpreter charged as immigration officials unearth asylum seeker scam
Immigration staff discover group's scheme to exploit refugee and protection system.

Golden oldies match, jersey auction for club's centenary bash
Hora Hora Rugby Club abuzz with activities on its 100th this long weekend

Live: 12 Covid deaths, 5285 new community cases as Kiwis urged to get flu jab
The number of daily cases has dropped by almost 1000 compared with a week ago.

Donations to catch a lift with Mainfreight
A look at Mangonui and Kaitaia Lions Clubs' new twist on longstanding citrus drives.

Pre-loved sports gear appeal makes first Far North donation
Appeal's co-founder keen to keep bringing treasured sports gear to local communities.

Cape Reinga- Muriwhenua's own Matariki Landmark
'Matariki - a beacon of hope to heal from a colonial past'

Northland farmers study eligibility of trees for carbon credits
Totara might not be considered weeds any more, consultant says

Far North students sing their hearts out at top choral competition
Kaitaia College choir is the school's first choir in 26 years.

Comment: Enabling Māori enterprise key to a prosperous Te Tai Tokerau
One major challenge we face as a region is major economic disparity of wealth and income.

Is Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?
The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.

Share a grin: Free toothbrush campaign for Northland kids in need
A new charitable programme is under way to address the poor oral health of Northland kids.

Bay News: Waitangi Legacy Trail, comedy, theatre and some brave swimmers in cold waters
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Crawford Farms regional supreme winners
Winners will host a field day on September 8

'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence

'Warmest welcome ever': All Blacks arrive in Northland
Local hapū's gift of a carved taiaha 'hugely humbling', All Black captain Sam Cane says.

Fur seal surprises locals in Ōtangarei
Lucille the fur seal took a nap in an Ōtangarei carpark.

Dr Nick Chamberlain lands top Health NZ position
Dr Nick Chamberlain is the first permanent appointment at Health NZ.

Covid: 5499 new cases, 18 deaths; Govt can't rule out future lockdowns
'Each variant has had different characteristics,' says Ayesha Verrall.

'It just proves what a little community can do': Kaikohe, Taitokerau health volunteers honoured in national awards
Win is all the sweeter for Taitokerau Border Control given the controversy at the time.