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Chile riots a reality check for NZ athletes
Life can be unimaginably different for young sportspeople in other countries.
Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe
Missing for nearly two years: What happened to Traceza Urlich?
"Get in touch with us so we can let your family know you are okay:" Police.
Labour weekend beckons beachgoers as surf clubs start patrolling
Northland surf clubs undertook a total of 34 rescues and 86 assisted rescues last season.
Crash as Labour Weekend traffic flows north
Three car pile up south of Whangārei as traffic flows north for Labour weekend.
Lawson: Whangārei and Kensington win fours titles
The men's and women's division finals provided some great drama.
Northland news in brief: Māori Language Awards, open gardens and new police officers
Beachgoers are also asked to take care with rare dotterels starting to breed.
Sport awards: Williams and Vette-Blomquist star
The who's who of secondary school sport in Northland gathered at ASB Stadium last night.
Road police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticket
Drive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.
Sand excavation at Matapōuri to restart despite stark opposition
From 30 submissions the resource consent application received, 17 opposed the plans.
Sports award season hitting its stride
Sport Northland's chief executive previews the upcoming awards nights for the region.
Q/A with NFF's Dave Alabaster
This feature is the first of many which will show the amazing work of our local coaches.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek
Community efforts bring back birdsong
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Taipā bridge to open in time for summer traffic
A viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.
Taniwha woes prompt youth commitment
Building from local youth is the next step forward for the Taniwha.
Mānuka honey definition stinging beekeepers
Northlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.
Stolen dog found by police at Northland property
"It's like taking a family member."
Northland children get visit from Duffy Books in Home team
Kaitaia kids excited by Duffy Books in Homes visit
Boat flips during morning fishing trip off Northland
Boat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.
Whangārei Speedway: Action-packed weekend opens season
About 20 drivers took to the local track to open up the speedway season for 2019/20.
Students buzzing over bees
After a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.
Video: Kiwis speak inside Chile riots
Four Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots in Santiago, Chile.
Farah Palmer Cup: Two boxes left to tick for Kauri
The team have set their goals very high for the next few years in the competition.
Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland
10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.
Video: Kiwis caught in Chile riots
A group of Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots over public transport.
Football festival brings culture and competition
The sun was shining on Tikipunga Sports Park on Saturday for a day of great scenes.
Peck heroics guides Northern to debut win
The game seemed all but lost for FMG Northern, then Brandon Peck came to the crease.
Men charged with rioting in Otangārei appear in court
Men charged with rioting in Otangarei make court appearance.
Northland karate kids set to impress
Might we be seeing another two medals added to the local karate club's tally.
Staff evacuate Fonterra Kauri site when alarms sound
One person was taken to hospital and four others checked by St John ambulance staff.
Book captures memories of Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill
Descendants of many of the early settlers still live in Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill area.