Young sportspeople aren't to blame
Luke Brooke-Smith and Nik Kini are prime examples of great talent leaving Northland.
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Dr Nick Chamberlain: Northland forgotten but not lost
Fix our roads, we don't want to lose any more people to fatal crashes.
What Northlanders think about the port move
Many in the North say it would be good for the region.
Residents brace for second evacuation as fire rages in Far North
"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."
Heaps to do in the North this weekend
Summer's here, lots happening in our region...
Three decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri site
Fonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.
Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls
The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.
St John told to scale back sausage sizzles
St John in Paihia have been told to scale back their sausage sizzles after a complaint.
Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit
95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.
Brereton continues Sport Northland chairman tenure
Sport Northland's recent AGM gave a chance to bring some new faces on board.
Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals
It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.
Northland news in brief: Free bus travel, carols at Little Kitchen
News snippets from around the region.
Photos: Kerikeri Christmas Parade 2019
Check out our photos form this year's bumper Kerikeir Christmas Parade.
Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up
Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.
Getaway plan key to burglary success
The icecream thieves who raided a dairy in Peria are in for a bad case of brain freeze.
School students enjoy colour fun run
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Wayne Brown: 'Once in a lifetime' port move must be seized
The lead architect of the plan to move Auckland's port North writes on what it promises.
Dance scholarships available in Whangārei
The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.
Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui
The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Four men involved in Ōtangarei riot sentenced
Dominque Ormsby landed a coward punch to the back of a policeman's head during a riot
Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues
Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.
Sleeping Beauty comes to Kerikeri
Pantomimes packed with slapstick and audience participation becoming a Kerikeri tradition
Kiwi's hotel room visit a sign pest control paying off, Treaty Grounds boss says
Wildlife returning to Waitangi with a kiwi in a hotel room and penguins by the pool.
Whiter claims third Summer Bash win
Gaz Whiter, 34, claimed his third title in just four years at Hampton Downs on Saturday.
Russell residents fear chopper landing pad will end their 'peace and quiet'
Auckland firm seeking permission for up to 11 helicopter movements a day at Russell site.
Waitangi National Trust fraudster denied parole
Wallace Te Ahuru will be able to re-apply for parole in February.
Clapshaw and Yeates secure singles titles
Clapshaw came back from losing the first set to take the next two and win the title.
New mental health and addictions unit opens in Kaikohe
The service promotes independence and quality of life for people with a mental illness.
Opua residents demand a say over controversial subdivision
Opponents say 16-house Kellet St development should have been publicly notified.
Maungakaramea sneak win as rain falls
The Kamo vs City game looked set for a thrilling finish before the game was abandoned.
Photos: Paihia Christmas Parade 2019
Is this New Zealand's most sustainable Christmas parade?
Photos: Whangārei A&P Show's largest crowd in three years
Photographer Tania Whyte captured these awesome photos.
Northland hotel room intruder turns out to be a kiwi
Extras at a hotel room in Waitangi included a free visit by national icon.
Northland riders shine at the show
Riders competed in many different competitions, such as the cowboy challenge demonstration