Northland news in brief: Guilty plea in KFC robbery and SH1 works
An 18-year-old has plead guilty to the aggravated robbery of Whangārei's KFC.
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Rugby league: Takahiwai pile on the points
Big hits and big plays was the theme in Takahiwai on Saturday.
Carter makes bid for third term as Far North Mayor
Mayor says he doesn't want to quit now while so many projects are on the go.
Kaeo-Inter survive FC Whangārei scare
At 3-1 down, Kaeo-Inter were dead and buried. Cue an extraordinary comeback.
Girls' High snatch late winner
A last-gasp goal from Charlotte Overwater was the defining moment in the game.
Northland's Ray Woolf celebrates 60 years of entertainment
Veteran entertainer's advice: ''Never to be afraid to go through a new door.''
Netball: Whangaruru survive WGHS fightback
The game between third and fourth was only separated by four goals.
PGF's $1m helps Far North Holdings start Russell Wharf renovation
Far North Holdings starts renovating Russell Wharf with community input into its design.
Northland news in brief: Another Lotto win
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Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
Northland students take on floorball
If you haven't heard of floorball, these photos will fill you in.
Heritage house: Roof lifted on colonial shingles
Restoration work on an important historic Kaipara building exposes original shingle roof
Rare documents from NZ history to be auctioned
A rare collection of early New Zealand printed material has been put up for auction.
Farmer-led Northland learning programme growing well
Northland "farmer to farmer learning" programme nearing the half-way mark and going well
Baby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first baby
The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.
Northland's star studded past
Stargazing is at the heart of Northland with early voyagers finding star paths to get here
More than $14,000 raised for bird recovery centre
More than 270 people donated to the cause.
Māori Battalion Museum on track for opening
New museum aims to highlight Māori commitment to New Zealand in times of war.
Opinion: Briar Hales saga setting the standard
Hawkes Bay's intermediate principals have shown everyone what not to do in these cases.
The story behind Whangārei's bird rescuers
Mikaela Collins finds out the story behind the Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre.
New Kerikeri terminal will help bring greater prosperity - Minister
Kerikeri passenger numbers have soared 30 percent since Air NZ switched to bigger planes.
Whangārei's Doreen Alexander still volunteering at Hospice Shop at 100
Whangārei's Doreen Alexander still volunteering at Hospice Shop at 100
A guide to Whangārei's premier netball
Read on to find out more about Whangārei's premier netball teams.
Worrying situation for Northlander farmers if big dry continues
Driest start to the year for Northland which will continue until August.
WGHS/WBHS smash team squash competition
Teams from Whangārei Girls' and Boys' High Schools proved too dominant on Thursday.
TREEmendous time at Hukerenui School, planting native trees
Join "The Bugman", Deputy PM and school community for working bee.
Skills and smiles at the Northland Junior Disability Games
ASB Stadium was full of young sportspeople having a go at a range of sporting codes.
P is for play: Drama's anti-drug message to Northland students
Being 10 feet tall means further to fall, as a play for young Northlanders points out.
$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.
Dog's breakfast: Pound plans halted by budget blowout
Plans for new Far North dog shelters at Ngāwhā and Kaitaia are now on hold.
Conference encourages students to take up geography jobs
More than 50 students from Northland high schools went along to the conference.
Local bowls and clay target shooting results
Northland's talented clay target shooters and bowlers have been making some waves.