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Women's rugby delivers on promise
Te Rarawa and City put on an absolute spectacle on Sunday in the Far North.
Budget 2019: What Northlanders want
We ask Northlanders what they hope to see in the Wellbeing Budget.
Goals a necessity for Northland FC
Four goals in nine games isn't a good look for Northland's premier men's football team.
Maungakaramea grind out high-scoring win
Northland's premier women's and men's hockey competition saw a raft of goals this weekend.
Photos: Weber Bros Circus captivates crowd
Check out these awesome photos from Tania Whyte.
Rugby: Waipū confirm table-topping status
Was this a dress rehearsal for the Northland premier rugby competition final this year?
Knights earn first championship win
The Knights will need a huge push in the next few games to challenge Takahiwai.
The Bubz storm back after slow start
After a shaky start, The Bubz smartened up to take their third win from four games.
Opinion: Is ki o rahi the solution?
Can ki o rahi be the saviour of school sport in an era of head knock concern?
National leader says new coalition partner no done deal
Opposition leader at Waitangi this weekend for party's annual Northern Region conference.
Students return to streets calling for climate action
Hundreds marched in Kerikeri and Kaitaia demanding adults do more to stop climate change.
Talor Wetere's fighting for his dream
The 25-year-old Northlander could be the next big thing for New Zealand MMA.
Navy vessel HMNZS Wellington visits Whangārei
It's not the first time the 85 metre-long ship has been in Northland.
Russell's Birdman lives to jump another day
New volunteers step up to keep Northland's biggest mid-winter event alive.
Hockey stars show skill
Schools from across the region came to Whangārei to settle old scores.
Young squashies crowned singles champions
The future of Northland squash battled it out on Thursday with fierce passion.
Travel worth it for Phantom starring role
Whangārei Theatre Company presents The Phantom of the Opera.
Hunters join battle to stop spread of deadly kauri disease
Far North hunters are being enlisted in the battle to stop the spread of kauri dieback.
Dog stranded in Waitangi River sparks community rescue mission
Dog-lovers employ a kayak, dog treats and social media in successful rescue at Haruru.
Provincial Growth Fund boost for Northland horticulture jobs
The $1.1m scheme aims to encourage more workers into higher-paying horticulture jobs.
Three arrested over Mustang police chase in Northland appear in court
Trio arrested in relation to a 64km police chase in a stolen Mustang appear in court
Northland school acts make it through to Smokefreerockquest regional final
Rockquest competitive but supportive environment too, director says.
Newest Black Fern marks Northland resurgence
The 23-year-old might be in line for a World Cup appearance on home soil in 2021.
Three injured as overtaking utes collide on SH10
The collision closed SH10 between Pakaraka and Puketona for two hours.
Sport board intern position a great chance
Applications close on May 31 so make sure you get in touch if this jobs sounds like you.
Watch: Stunning meteor lets off boom, lights up New Zealand skies
'Brilliant bright white light bursting out from darkness then a falling shower of flames.'
Fraudster's Northland home seized by police
Home in Waimate North, car, jewellery will be sold to pay back $726,000 ministry fraud.
Judge tells fleeing driver he could kill himself but not members of the public
Walter Franks was clocked doing 120km/h in a 50km/h zone on a Raumanga street.
Boys thrive on Blue Light discipline
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