Rheumatic fever rates in young Northland Māori among world's highest
An audit on rheumatic fever in Northland showed 93 per cent of cases were Māori.
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Northland men's rugby: Champions chosen at finals day
The premier final couldn't outshine two great games beforehand on Saturday.
Northland premier rugby league: Knights win sets up epic clash
A punch thrown by one player was condemned by both coaches.
New Zealand's story deserves a fitting end at Cricket World Cup
Game of Thrones has taught us the Black Caps are the rightful holders of the World Cup.
Programme helps ex-nurses return to the job
The course has been changed to be more flexible and attractive.
No regrets for 'Dickie Boy'
Richard 'Dick' Langdon's name will echo through the halls of Northland rugby's history.
Menacing dog problem continues unabated in Dargaville
No mention of wandering dogs in review of Dog bylaw in Kaipara.
Diversity the key in league win
Kaeo-Inter only lost once on their way to claiming Northland's league crown.
'Everything lit up in front of us': Young family's car hit by lightning
"I've never seen anything like it ... it was terrifying."
$2.75m PGF loan for Maungatapere Berries
45 new jobs as Whangārei business becomes centre for hydroponic horticulture excellence.
What's On: Events around the region
A list of events around Northland happening this weekend and next week.
Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports
Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.
Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry up for Silver Scroll songwriting award
Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry up for Silver Scroll songwriting gong.
Call to reopen Dargaville railway line
A weekly round-up of news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Ruakaka: Cup adds flavour to Saturday races
Despite the time of year, a handful of young prospects are looking to prove their worth.
Northland BMX riders to take on the world
Northland's two riders are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to experience.
Sports coalition doing the business
It's great to see young Northlanders getting into some cricket.
Ten tracks closed in bid to stop spread of kauri dieback
Eight of the 10 closed tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Bay of Islands.
Northland news in brief: boatyard dispute at Supreme Court and no arrests over meth lab
News snippets from Northland
Northland rugby legend passes away
Langdon was known as the last surviving member of a historic Northland rugby team.
Local body election rules: Candidates must have NZ citizenship
Don't get caught out: There's one golden rule that must be followed.
Street poll: Northlanders mostly support a ban on private fireworks
Majority of people on the streets of Whangārei support a ban on private fireworks
Semifinal abandoned hours before kick-off
Neither semifinal was played thanks to two club rugby competition rules.
Northlanders reach Mount Kilimanjaro summit
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro for this group of Northlanders is a great feat.
Knights peaking before finals
Can Portland find their way into Northland's premier rugby league competition semifinals?
At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week
The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.
Solar power could cut Marsden Pt Oil Refinery's $30m bill by 10%
Solar farm could cut Marsden Pt Oil Refinery's $30M power bill by 10%
Northland FC hit double figures
Northland could have scored even more with the number of good chances they had.
Northland netballers show their skills
Will we see some of these girls putting on the black dress in the future?
Waipū vs OBM rugby showdown set
Waipū made an obvious statement in their biggest win of the season.
FC win as Kaeo-Inter clinch league
Both teams went home happy but for very different reasons in premier men's football.
Local rugby league, bowls and golf results
Centre singles winner Eilean Rawson will represent Northland in Christchurch in September.
Time travel to the Town Basin
The Drummond Te Wake Collection contains views of Whangārei's Hatea River and Town Basin