McGregor putting down the pipes
McGregor led the band for 33 years, and attended hundreds of celebrations in the region.
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Vandals wreck girl's 'pony poo' stand
Skye, 9, can understand people taking poo without paying but why smash up her stall?
Horahora bounce back with big win
There are some clear rivalries being formed in Northland's premier women's rugby comp.
Dutch paddlers head to NZ to honour master waka builder
Mourners are expected from around the Pacific and as far away as Holland.
Racing season opener set to thrill
Tomorrow's meeting has attracted some strong nominations across all age-groups.
RoadSafe Northland wins first ever Road Safety Award
A Northland community group has been recognised with a national award.
Football: Onerahi setting standards in men's/women's competitions
With just minutes remaining in the game, Onerahi's captain snatched the victory.
Grandfather, 68, assaulted, knocked out in Paihia
Son says 'harmless' man was walking on Marsden Rd when punched and knocked unconscious.
Thousands of Northland teachers to strike
It's the third strike for primary school teachers and principals.
Suggestions made for upgrade of Pohe Island skatepark
The skatepark on Pohe Island is getting refurbished and extended.
Rugby: OBM trump Wellsford in top four battle
OBM confirm their second-place spot on the table going into round one's final fixture.
Mum warns about rheumatic fever dangers
Nicky Rogers-Pirini's daughter Miya was diagnosed with rheumatic fever in 2015.
New play tackles youth, P and suicide woes
The interactive play will be performed at various Northland locations this month and next.
Northland sport detail: bowls and golf results
Find out who has been successful on Northland's bowls and golf greens recently.
World mourns loss of master waka builder, navigator
Sir Hekenukumai Busby, who revived traditional ocean voyaging, died in Kaitaia aged 86.
Northland's young navigators go to work
More than 80 students put their fitness, teamwork and map-reading skills to the test.
Allison Green steps up on Anzac Day
Allison Green, the trusty mare, steps in at Matakohe Anzac parade to honour WWI horses.
Top young grape-growers to compete in Kerikeri
Day-long contest between region's top young viticulturists will be open to the public.
Adam Pearse: My hopes for Northland women's rugby
These players have a real chance to make a statement that lasts.
Whangārei dogs to hit the small screen
The cute canines are in training for a serious job.
Turbo touch talent on show
Okaihau College stood out with a first and second-place finish on Wednesday.
Our guide to your weekend in the North
Looking for something to do? Here's a list of what's happening around the region.
Country rock festival clocks up 30 years
May 10-12 festival features 43 acts from the US, Australia and New Zealand at 7 venues.
Blyth Tait to judge inaugural 'Horse of the North'
Blyth Tait's insight will be a huge drawcard for Northland's horse riders.
Feiwi or kijoa? Freak fruit found growing in Kerikeri garden
Combination of two great Kiwi icons described as the 'perfect freak of nature'.