Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport
A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it
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Waipū thrash metal band Alien Weaponry Number 1 in Finland
"We knew we had a bit of a following in Scandinavia, but this is insane:" Henry de Jong.
Netballers battle in marae rebuild fundraiser
Twelve teams braved the Northland summer sun to raise some funds for the Oakura marae.
Hundreds of rescues across year by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
In 2019 the Northland Rescue Helicopter team has completed 894 rescues.
Woman in 60s is Northland's third water death in three days
Water safety warning: Swim between flags and wear lifejackets on boats and while fishing.
Demand exceeds operating theatre capacity
Northlanders waiting an average of more than 100 days for elective surgeries.
Best of 2019: North's population grew by 3600 in one year
An estimated 3600 people moved to Northland in just 12 months.
Best of 2019: Dark future of Whangārei city centre
There are 48 empty shops in the Whangarei CBD.
Dedicaton pays off as Ming selected for NZ Blind Caps team
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Students receive PM scholarship
One will travel to Korea while the other is off to Mexico.
What's On: New Year's events in Northland
A list of events over the New Year period.
Woman dies after boat flips in festive season's fourth water tragedy
A woman in her 60s after the boat she was in flipped in the Far North.
New video to help protect Northland's giant kauri
New video to help protect Northland's giant kauri.
Eight dotterel chicks on Northland beach
Eight dotterel chicks have hatched on a Northland beach.
Best of 2019: Ice cream does make you happy, says dairy owner
Dieticians NZ head says messages around ice cream need to be responsible.
Be prepared, be ready on Northland beaches
Double tragedy in the water in Northland on Christmas Day prompts fresh safety message
Northland police unhappy over alcohol sales to minors
Volunteers aged 16 and 17 were sold alcohol at two locations.
Local contractors scoped for work on Northland rail line
Small Northland contractors expected to get work opportunities on rail line.
'Buzz in the air' at Post Office, Telecom staff reunion
120 former Post Office and Telecom workers from all branches gathered for one last time.
Man thanks lifeguard for rescuing him
The man said he couldn't have made it back to shore without her.
Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri
Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri
Northland trainers eyeing Ellerslie success
A change of rider is necessary as Samantha Collett was suspended for weighing in light.
Whangārei Salvation Army puts on fine festive feast
Whangārei Salvation Army Christmas Lunch appreciated by many.
Drug addled youth now running rehab programme
A Kaitaia youth that went through a drug rehab programme, is now helping to run it.
Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?
Union looking into 'dysfunctional' council after staff stood down
Two council staff have been stood down amid separate claims of a parvo outbreak.
Gun buy-back: Criminals and gangs should be focus of police - sport shooting representative
Government rushed process and should have waited for inquiry to be completed - opinion.
Hapu irate at breaches of rāhui at Mermaid Pools
Hāpu to seek police help in enforcing a rāhui over the Mermaid Pools.
Four Northland swim spots fail water quality tests
One end of Paihia Beach 'unsuitable' plus Onerahi, and Waimamaku and Waitangi Rivers.
Bay of Islands' summer rubbish barge back
Councils and waste firm combine to keep Bay of Islands rubbish-free.
Councils called on to mark Declaration of Independence
Councils called on to mark Declaration of Independence.
Maungakaramea claim T20 double
An early shower of rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of Maungakaramea's cricketers.