Drugs involved in nearly 40 per cent of Northland fatal road crashes
Tests on 10 people killed in crashes show five had either meth or cannabis in their blood.
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Future league stars on show
Big hits and great tries were the theme at the southern zone Year 9/10 rugby league nines.
Classes split because of relief teacher shortage
A Whangārei principal says the situation will only get worse.
Wild ginger work earns trip to Argentina
Student business using wild ginger earns a trip to Argentina
Cultural Centre to open during Matariki
Hihiaua Peninsula will be the cultural centre of the region on June 22.
Kilimanjaro the ultimate test for Northlanders
Twenty-nine Northlanders are set to take on the challenge of a lifetime.
Artist brings Kaipara landscapes to life in new exhibition
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Brent Eastwood: Bay of Islands Beast finds a home
Sport Northland chief executive Brent Eastwood has some exciting news about the event.
News briefs from Northland
News snippets from Northland - sausages, students and art space.
Stray cattle herded through school by police and teachers
Two officers on scene were unable to muster the stock and called in reinforcements.
Tornado leaves trail of destruction at Coopers Beach
The freak wind event damaged 15 homes and left two left uninhabitable.
Killer's 15-year jail term reduced on appeal
Court hears new evidence on murderer's mental state at time of brutal knife attack.
Another accolade for Northland's McLeod's Brewery in Waipū
McLeod's has had one of its brews named in the top 30 beers and ciders in the country.
Old stuff upcycled at Whangārei Repair Cafe
The Repair Cafe transforms old or worn items into something that can be used.
Rugby: Taniwha trial full of talent
A range of new and experienced players proved their class in Saturday's trial game.
Photos released from aggravated robbery as police seek to identify man and ute
Four people, including two armed with fence palings, robbed Kamo Super Liquor.
Northland property prices still rising, with Kawakawa seeing largest increase
Northland property prices still rising, with Kawakawa seeing largest increase
Work to be done before Northland's rail is upgraded - KiwiRail
KiwiRail chief Greg Miller spells out work needed to get trains running in Northland.
Crucial call decides thriller
It all came down to a penalty corner with four minutes left in the game.
New constables hit the beat in Northland
Eight new police officers hit the beat in Northland.
Northland's amazing Lotto wins continues
Northland's amazing Lotto streak continues with another First Division winner sold
Bowls, golf and the weekend's sports results
Northland's recent results from bowls, golf, rugby, football and rugby league.
Sporting history made at national sheepdog trials in Northland
Stephanie Tweed is the first woman to win a national title at NZ Sheepdog Trial Champs.
Opinion: The real difference between men and women's sports
Do men need to pick up the slack? Probably.
Northland man back from brink thanks to quick-thinking nurse
Truck driver Patrick Larkin suffers cardiac arrest on flight back to Aussie job.
Scientists to study harbour silt threat
Harbour heavily affected by human activity; project could be a first step in restoring it
BUDGET 2019: $4m for ground-breaking Northland meth project
Joint police/DHB initiative designed to reduce meth use and refer users to rehab services.
A guide to premier women's rugby
All you need to know on Northland's seven premier women's rugby teams.
'Rail is back on track': Winston Peters in Whangārei
Deputy PM talks Marsden Point spur line and Northland-Auckland rail improvements.
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Adrenaline-pumping circus hits town at Kerikeri Domain
It's the Far North's turn for the Weber Bros Circus.
Robinson ready for global surfing redemption
Robinson will get another chance to show his skills on the world stage.
Visitor information centre set to close
Kaipara's tourism operators upset at "vital" tourism information centre's closure.
Wet weather forecast for long weekend
Temperatures are returning to what they should normally be for this time of year.