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![Good times galore at run/walk festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Good times galore at run/walk festival
The Whangārei weather tuned on an absolute pearler of a day for all those running.
![Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
![Whangārei run/walk series attracts hundreds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei run/walk series attracts hundreds
Whangārei run/walk series attracts hundreds.
![Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
![Photos: Tamariki talent showcased in Kaikohekohe festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Photos: Tamariki talent showcased in Kaikohekohe festival
Children from 11 Mid North schools took part in the festival, now in its 22nd year.
![Photos: Northland Performing Arts Competitions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Photos: Northland Performing Arts Competitions
The final Northland Performing Arts Competitions were held in Whangarei at the weekend.
![Kauri earn first win in absolute classic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kauri earn first win in absolute classic
Northland rugby fans who turned up to the earlier game watched a fantastic game.
![Ngunguru, Kamo, Dargaville bowls and golf results](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Ngunguru, Kamo, Dargaville bowls and golf results
Northland's bowlers and golfers were in full force last week.
![Captain hoping to find pride in the jersey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Captain hoping to find pride in the jersey
Northland's luck didn't change even when BOP were reduced to 14 men after 54 minutes.
![Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
![Northland squash juniors on show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland squash juniors on show
Northland's rich history in squash could be added to by some of these young players.
![Humpback whale display on Whangārei Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Humpback whale display on Whangārei Harbour
Humpback whale puts on a spectacular show breaching some 30 times close to boaties.
![Para athletes creating their own legacy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
![Video: Kamo High School's past and present do battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Video: Kamo High School's past and present do battle
Some familiar faces were seen across Kamo High School sporting venues yesterday.
![Design takes out three awards at Dargaville Wearable Arts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Design takes out three awards at Dargaville Wearable Arts
Dargaville Wearable Art show presented at the town hall over the weekend, September 13-14
![Sevens stars on show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Sevens stars on show
The boys from Kerikeri High School knew how to play on home turf on Thursday.
![Katrina Hall boosts female firefighters at Whangārei to three](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Katrina Hall boosts female firefighters at Whangārei to three
Latest recruit has swapped Navy uniform for firefighting kit.
![Northland's newest wheelchair basketball stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland's newest wheelchair basketball stars
Hopefully the pair can come back and share their experiences with Northland's young talent
![New Far North group aims for a council 'sea change'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New Far North group aims for a council 'sea change'
New Far North group wants to change the way councils operate.
![Bring out your inner ranger this Conservation Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Bring out your inner ranger this Conservation Week
End Conservation Week with a bang with these events.
![Northland's young runners on show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland's young runners on show
The clear, sunny day made for excellent running conditions at Barge Park.
![Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
![Superstar Shaggy to headline Bay of Islands Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Superstar Shaggy to headline Bay of Islands Festival
Superstar Shaggy to headline Bay of Islands Festival
![Loop Challenge a colourful hit with the workplace](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Loop Challenge a colourful hit with the workplace
Sport Northland's chief executive paints a fun picture of the upcoming Loop Challenge.
![Earl finishes season on top](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Earl finishes season on top
The young runner has won four big races in just six months.
![Photos: Student businesses shine at Springbank](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Photos: Student businesses shine at Springbank
More than 70 student businesses took part in Sunday's market day.
![Northland news in brief: Superstars at music fest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland news in brief: Superstars at music fest
News briefs from around Northland.