Sherwood Park celebrates 50 years
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai opened proceedings in front of a packed house on Sunday.
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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.
Thousands of students get ready for exams
NCEA exams started on Friday and will continue until early December.
SBW exit a dark omen for the All Blacks aura
Sonny Bill Williams is just the latest player to chase the big bucks overseas.
Mangawhai's hopes to reinstate a piece of history
The old wharf fell into disrepair after World War II.
School teams announce intentions ahead of finals
All of last week's action will culminate on Wednesday at ASB Stadium.
Foy has 10 days to make history
Northland's Emma Foy has a huge mountain to climb and she's very close to the summit.
NZ teams named to play England in Whangārei
Make sure you travel to Cobham Oval next week to see England's best cricketers play.
Centre singles/triples well-contested
Dennis Brewster took out his fourth centre title while Sue Wightman's won her 16th.
Volunteering is music to Whangārei man's ears
Colin Sheenan gives up spare time to volunteer at Whangarei's North Haven Hospice shops.
Luke Bird, Shaan Kloet, Kawiti Waetford together for show
The show is on at Forum North this month.
Pain pushing Robinson forward
There's nothing like the pain of losing to make you more determined next time.
ASB pulls stadium naming rights sponsorship
Previously sponsored by the Northern Advocate, Kensington Stadium will lose its ASB title.
Woman dies after falling from vehicle on SH12 near Ohaeawai
A 41-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Dancers make final of national competition
The girls placed sixth at the New Zealand Performing Arts Competitions
Eastwood: New ASB partnership a good sign
ASB chose not to continue its naming rights for local venues, including ASB Stadium.
Two Far North homes destroyed by fire in 24 hours
Fire chief hopes a fire ban will be introduced "soon rather than later".
Business talent shines at awards
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Mangawhai's Lew Lathrope still volunteering at 90
Lew Lathrope may be 90-years-old but he's still volunteering in Mangawhai
Northland news in brief: Speed limit consultation, fire cause still unknown
Catch up on news from around the region.
Nines players compete in the heat
The kids would have needed a lot of water on what was a stunning day in Northland.
Virtual reality uses various scenarios for training firefighters
New fire fighting training technology provides scenarios just like the real thing.
Joy for some, pain for others as weather heats
Humidity set to get worse this week before forecast rain this weekend in Northland.
Chance for new leadership after Sadler and Tau exit, leader says
Ngāpuhi's Treaty settlement leadership has undergone a dramatic change.
Course teaches students leadership
The Whangārei students learned they were capable of more than they thought.
Person trapped after motor vehicle incident near Kaikohe on SH12
The accident, involving a truck and a four-wheel drive, occurred just before 3pm.