Up to nine candidates now chasing Far North mayoralty; Sue Bradford joins council race

Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.

Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.

Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.

The sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?

Kapa haka and cake helps launch Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal in Whangārei.

The huge Kaipara catchment is the first to benefit from a new Government clean-water fund.

Vision is much broader than "just replacing your petrol car".

Ruakaka Racing's Bill Colgan previews an action-packed day on the track tomorrow.

Northland could be down three loose-forwards when they take on Auckland next week.

"The International Cheese and Dairy Awards are like the Olympics of Cheese."

A man whose public preaching upset people says police took away his right to free speech.

News briefs from around Northland

Okaihau College proved their skill in the senior boys' division two with a good finals win

What's On: Northland's weekend events

With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.

Can WBHS create history and make their first final in four years of trying?

Not even field full of snow would worry Northland captain Jordan Olsen.

"I'm happy to see them gone:" Firearms owner hands in two semi-automatic rifles.

Eastwood highlights the winners of the first Energize 'School of the Year' competition

WGHS did so well, one of their players was selected for a national junior team.

Givealittle page started to help 9-year-old girl with cancer treatment and her family.

Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked

This weekend's game was a case of history repeating itself for Northland FC's men's team.

The Bubz look odds on to go straight into Whangārei's premier netball final.

Could this be the kick-start Hikurangi need to make it through to the semifinals?