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![Three records set at Northland school athletics meet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Three records set at Northland school athletics meet
Over 300 students from 18 schools took part on a hot day at the Trigg Sports Arena.
![What our kids school lunches look like in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
What our kids school lunches look like in Northland
We talk to Northland principals, kids, parents, dietitians and a charity feeding kids.
!['Nappies, beer bottles, you name it': Bins go because of fly-tipping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Nappies, beer bottles, you name it': Bins go because of fly-tipping
A wrap-up of news from around the mighty Kaipara.
![What's On: A list of events around the region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
What's On: A list of events around the region
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's some ideas.
![Northland teams to tackle national stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland teams to tackle national stage
The Northland men's and women's teams will compete in Wellington from March 19-22.
![Kauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt action
Pigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.
![Hora Hora rugby duo putting in the mahi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hora Hora rugby duo putting in the mahi
Aaron and Amy Condon are the first of four finalists for our People's Choice Award.
![Northland's total fire ban could be lifted next week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland's total fire ban could be lifted next week
That's if heavy rain hits Northland early next week as forecast.
![Northland equestrian legend Blyth Tait retires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland equestrian legend Blyth Tait retires
By 1992, Tait held the world number one ranking - a position he maintained for a decade.
!['World War II' fire siren still best way to alert volunteers: Fire boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'World War II' fire siren still best way to alert volunteers: Fire boss
But one Kerikeri man has had a gutsful, he wants it silenced and replaced.
![Researchers study leptospirosis risks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Researchers study leptospirosis risks
Northland is one of the hotbeds for the notifiable disease caused by exposure to urine.
![Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest
Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest
![Northlander wins compo in the Disputes Tribunal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northlander wins compo in the Disputes Tribunal
Northland family trust takes logging contractor to Disputes Tribunal and wins.
![Eastwood: McKay sponsorship a big win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Eastwood: McKay sponsorship a big win
Sport Northland CEO predicts a bright future for the local sports facility.
![Battle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Battle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years on
Attack on Russell sparked by Hone Heke's frustration over Treaty breaches.
![Possible Covid-19 patient from Northland tests negative, more results expected back by today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Possible Covid-19 patient from Northland tests negative, more results expected back by today
New Zealand had 331 test results coming back negative, five cases still confirmed.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec students to graduate; and enviro champs wanted.
![Darts Open to jump-start club interest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Darts Open to jump-start club interest
Will you be in town to catch New Zealand's top darts players at the Kamo Rugby Club?
!['I won't ever be alone'; woman remembers friend on bike ride across NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'I won't ever be alone'; woman remembers friend on bike ride across NZ
Polly Thomas cycles the length of NZ in memory of her friend how died of breast cancer.
![Invasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Invasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui Harbour
Ketch ordered from water after invaders found on hull; six fanworms also found on seafloor
![Covid-19: GPs are the key to mitigating 'nasty consequences'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid-19: GPs are the key to mitigating 'nasty consequences'
GPs and aged care providers are concerned that Covid-19 could bring on a staff shortage.
![Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.
![Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store
Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store.
![City find form against Onerahi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
City find form against Onerahi
The draw with a first innings lead will be a good sign for City going into the last round.
![No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300k possible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300k possible
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300K possible.
![Second Northland whale stranding in a day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Second Northland whale stranding in a day
Four killer pygmy whales stranded at Waipū Cove following Cuveir's beaked whale stranding.
![Whananaki students swap classroom for beach after whale strands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whananaki students swap classroom for beach after whale strands
Students at Whananaki Primary School had a whale of a tale to tell after Monday morning.
![Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths - NDHB](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths - NDHB
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths.