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The cost of keeping pools running means some schools have had to close them.
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Cricket: NZ A hold on under England barrage
At 99 for 6, NZ A were in trouble as England's bowlers looked to pounce.
Reward offered to find vandals smashing signs with sledgehammers
Unknown vandals were tagging word "toxic" on the billboards.
Cricket: Maungakaramea clean out Kaipara
After losing three wickets in their second over, Kaipara simply couldn't recover.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Residents fret over a lack of maintenance on flats
A lack of maintenance on pensioner flats necessitates their sale in Kaipara.
Goodhue: Kids vital to rugby's survival
After 18 years of coaching and the success of his sons, Bernard Goodhue remains humble.
England's visit a timely reminder
No Northlanders will have played England in either New Zealand teams at Cobham Oval.
Cricket lovers relish England visit
The sun was out and Northlanders came to get a glance of England's superstars.
Cows moove to the beach
A weekly round-up of news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Northland bowls: Junior bowlers set to star
The weekend will feature the very best new pairings from Northland's bowls scene.
Kamo Intermediate cricket seeking national glory
After starring at regional finals, there is no telling what KIS could do at the nationals.
Stunning performances at kapa haka festival
Schools around Northland came together for the annual kapa haka festival.
Northland farmers protest 'sweeping' climate change legislation
"We are as concerned about the environment as anyone."
'You're never too old to learn': Shaun Wallace's message to Whangārei audience
All tickets were sold out far ahead of the event at the Dickens Inn, Whangārei.
Woman with assistance dog told to leave Countdown
Toni Bunyan-Watkins is calling for more understanding of people with assistance dogs.
Kerikeri half marathon only nine days away
Hopefully the turnout in Kerikeri will be as big as expected.
Blue mo for Movember
Since he already had a moustache, John Kearney decided to dye it blue.
Gang members hand over firearms in gun buyback
With the deadline looming gun owners were lining up to hand over firearms in North.
Cricket: England superstars battle Cobham pitch
England showed great batting skill on day one at Northland's premier cricket ground.
Ministry says student and teacher well-being a 'priority'
Wait times for services dealing with difficult children reduced, says Ministry.
World record tumbles for Foy
This year just keeps getting better and better for Northland's Emma Foy.
Violence, self-harm, abuse - this is real life in our classrooms
The report shows the severe behaviour Northland schools deal with.
75 years and three generations of running pharmacies
Orrs Pharmacy first opened its doors in 1944.
Sherwood Park celebrates 50 years
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai opened proceedings in front of a packed house on Sunday.
Young futsal players do battle
The young futsal enthusiasts picked a good day to stay inside and avoid the rain.
Cricket: Verma rains on Northland's parade
After being bowled out for just 81, Northland rallied but couldn't get the win.
Golfers achieve historic Garrard Shield win
While Northland were co-winners in 2017, this year is the first outright win since 1955.
Record collectors get groovy at Whangārei fair
The bi-annual fair, located at OneOneSix on Bank St, is now in its third year.
Local tennis, bowls and golf results
With the weather slowly warming, Northland's tennis enthusiasts have hit the courts.
Cricket: Kamo add to City's woes
Rain affected play for a short time in the morning before the Kamo premiers went to work.
Elusive mudfish given fighting chance by Hikurangi students
Their habitat is the shrinking Hikurangi wetland.
Showers and potential thunderstorm to hit Northland after dry spell
Temperatures down to 19 degrees after hot and dry week.