Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.

First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.

Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.

Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.

The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.

Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.

Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.

Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.

Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.

Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.

Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.

Sam was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder, at a young age.

News briefs from Northland.

Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.

NRC warns on irresponsible burning of waste material this autumn and winter.

Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.

'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'

Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.

Third defendant also accused of shooting at police, wounding with intent to cause GBH.

SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash

While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.

Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.

A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.

Northland's team are chasing glory on their Kamo home course after strong recent results.