Ruakaka: Cup adds flavour to Saturday races
Despite the time of year, a handful of young prospects are looking to prove their worth.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Bay of Islands
Pony poo seller, 9, back in business after trashed stand rebuilt
Story about vandals wrecking 9-year-old's pony poo stand sparks huge community response.
Northland BMX riders to take on the world
Northland's two riders are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to experience.
Sports coalition doing the business
It's great to see young Northlanders getting into some cricket.
Ten tracks closed in bid to stop spread of kauri dieback
Eight of the 10 closed tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Bay of Islands.
Northland news in brief: boatyard dispute at Supreme Court and no arrests over meth lab
News snippets from Northland
Colourful family event descends on Russell
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kauri dieback fears close 10 Bay of Islands walking tracks
Eight of the 10 tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Kerikeri.
Northland rugby legend passes away
Langdon was known as the last surviving member of a historic Northland rugby team.
Local body election rules: Candidates must have NZ citizenship
Don't get caught out: There's one golden rule that must be followed.
Photos: Volunteers clean up trash-strewn highway
Thirty volunteers collected 4cu m of rubbish, most of it recyclable, in just 5km.
Rubbish shock sparks calls for container deposit scheme
Estimated 80% of the 4cu m of rubbish found in SH11 clean-up could been recycled.
Street poll: Northlanders mostly support a ban on private fireworks
Majority of people on the streets of Whangārei support a ban on private fireworks
Will sparks fly? Northland mayors vote against fireworks ban, but remit passed
Northland mayors oppose a ban on public fireworks, but Northlanders may not if asked.
Northland news in brief: Kerikeri bus meeting; more Lotto luck
News snippets from Northland
Northlanders reach Mount Kilimanjaro summit
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro for this group of Northlanders is a great feat.
Semifinal abandoned hours before kick-off
Neither semifinal was played thanks to two club rugby competition rules.
Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
Northland woman wins ACC battle - three years after death from rare cancer
Deanna Trevarthen, formerly of Kerikeri, died of asbestos-related cancer at the age of 45.
Northlanders can learn how to reduce their household trash at The Rubbish Trip
Northlanders can learn how to reduce their household trash at The Rubbish Trip
Tourist admits importing 24kg cocaine on cruise ship
Drug syndicate tried to smuggle cocaine into Australia but had to settle for Northland.
Photos: Knights, unicorns invade Waimate North
Event proceeds will help Bay of Islands Animal Rescue pay for desexing of dogs.
Knights peaking before finals
Can Portland find their way into Northland's premier rugby league competition semifinals?
At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week
The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.
Northland news in brief: Yacht stranded, and meet the candidates event planned
News snippets from Northland.
Outrage as truckload of trash dumped on mountain bike park
Upset locals hope letters, dockets in scenic lookout rubbish will lead to the offender.
Highway rubbish clean-ups to resume: NZTA
Clean-ups were halted following the deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers in February
Solar power could cut Marsden Pt Oil Refinery's $30m bill by 10%
Solar farm could cut Marsden Pt Oil Refinery's $30M power bill by 10%
Northland FC hit double figures
Northland could have scored even more with the number of good chances they had.
Northland netballers show their skills
Will we see some of these girls putting on the black dress in the future?
Bustling winter in the Bay of Islands
Mike Yardley spends a leisurely few days in the winter-defying Bay of Islands.
Waipū vs OBM rugby showdown set
Waipū made an obvious statement in their biggest win of the season.
Photos: Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub in progress
Community hub on track to open in March/April next year.
Opinion: Get engaged, run for council
We need diversity in our local government. Be that voice around the decision-making table.