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![Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
![All that jazz: Top line-up for Bay of Islands festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
All that jazz: Top line-up for Bay of Islands festival
Two American performers and lots of bands from Australia included in line-up.
![Okaihau basketballers topple Kerikeri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Okaihau basketballers topple Kerikeri
It came down to the wire in the final in Northland's girls' basketball competition.
![History beckons for WBHS](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
History beckons for WBHS
Can WBHS create history and make their first final in four years of trying?
![Black Collar makes winning tipples](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Black Collar makes winning tipples
Northland's Black Collar Distillery has won three medals at an international competition.
![Ohaeawai Dairy owners retire after 26 years at the counter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Ohaeawai Dairy owners retire after 26 years at the counter
Virgie and Bill Murray will miss chatting to customers and keeping up with the news.
![Northland's science fairs on again this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland's science fairs on again this month
Northland's science fairs on again this month.
![S'no worries for captain Olsen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
S'no worries for captain Olsen
Not even field full of snow would worry Northland captain Jordan Olsen.
![Northland's 'Energize schools' win big](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland's 'Energize schools' win big
Eastwood highlights the winners of the first Energize 'School of the Year' competition
![Taipa's new bridge helps stop flooding problems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Taipa's new bridge helps stop flooding problems
Taipa's new bridge helps stop flooding problems
![Photo raises hackles of Far North dog group](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Photo raises hackles of Far North dog group
Photo raises hackles of Far North dog group.
![Bay News: Love story sparks botanical photo journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Bay News: Love story sparks botanical photo journey
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
![Squash: WGHS national title makes history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Squash: WGHS national title makes history
WGHS did so well, one of their players was selected for a national junior team.
![News briefs from around Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
News briefs from around Northland
News briefs from around Northland include Russell wharf vote and meeting the candidates.
![Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked
![Far North youth help at Westland's Fox River clean-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Far North youth help at Westland's Fox River clean-up
Far North youth help at Fox River environmental clean up
![Heartbreak over last-minute goal...again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Heartbreak over last-minute goal...again
This weekend's game was a case of history repeating itself for Northland FC's men's team.
![Babe's health problems prompt presidential exit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Babe's health problems prompt presidential exit
Northland's Ian Babe has called time on his tenure as the 105th president of Athletics NZ.
![Coach praises 'dark horses' after first win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Coach praises 'dark horses' after first win
Could this be the kick-start Hikurangi need to make it through to the semifinals?
![Three-month forecast good news for farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Three-month forecast good news for farmers
Second warmest July on record as farmers look forward to a good summer.
![Takahiwai champions after two-point thriller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Takahiwai champions after two-point thriller
History seemingly repeated itself in the final - except for one key detail.
![Weather: Gale warning for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Weather: Gale warning for Northland
Walls of white waves rolled up the beach and surged up the access road to the beach.
![Northland rugby league: Next generation showing desire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland rugby league: Next generation showing desire
Will we see these faces in Northland's premier rugby league competition in years to come?
![Northland to get $5m cancer treatment machine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland to get $5m cancer treatment machine
Northland to get $5 million cancer treatment machine.
![Putting taste of Northland on the world's top menus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Putting taste of Northland on the world's top menus
It's time for Northland to add its dishes to the global menu, says new foodie ambassador
![Whangārei mental health unit 'in crisis'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whangārei mental health unit 'in crisis'
Staff survey reveals an at-times stressful work environment.
![Parent pressure irrelevant for young athletes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Parent pressure irrelevant for young athletes
What qualities do you think kids need to succeed in sport?
![Enterprising: Young Moerewa mum starts recycled kids' clothing business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Enterprising: Young Moerewa mum starts recycled kids' clothing business
Young mum's clothing range will be one of 50 student businesses at upcoming trade fair.