Northland bowls news: Weather dampens play across region
Gwen Lawson's wrap of the latest Northland bowls news.
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L.A.B set to perform at Semenoff Stadium this weekend
The band is set to bring their tunes to Northland alongside a range of homegrown talent
Northlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slot
Northland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.
Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Slip seriously damages Mangawhai Surf Club
The hillside collapsed behind the club building yesterday afternoon.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
Marae-based driver mentoring gets rural Northlanders road-ready
Learning to drive will soon become easier for Northlanders living remotely.
News in brief: New portfolios for Northland MP; youths arrested after Kamo robbery
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Family hit by burglary after life-changing cancer diagnosis
The Hughes family were already struggling financially after the diagnosis and treatment.
State of Emergency right decision at the time, deputy mayor says
Emergency lifted early as storm skirts around Northland.
John Williamson: The challenging conversation senior drivers eventually face
If young drivers fail a driving test, they get another chance - older drivers don't.
Northland’s State of Emergency today
Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.
Northland couple share tips on how to enjoy life in a motorhome
A Northland couple share tips on how to survive life on the road in a motorhome.
No Titewhai, a new PM: What will it mean for Waitangi?
Impact of Titewhai Harawira's passing and Jacinda Ardern's resignation is not yet known.
Proposed Far North water rating change may hit ratepayers in the pocket
Far North District Council seeking feedback on changing water rating to share costs.
State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
Northland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to know
Stay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.
News in brief: Motorists injured in separate crashes; Otaika robbery arrest
The latest news bites from around the region.
MetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgraded
The region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.
Vince Cocurullo: Northland needs more care from the greater political world
Hipkins faces many difficult decisions in navigating the country through testing times.
Thousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigades
While many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.
News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in Whakapara
Hundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.
Wild weather: Parts of State Highway 1 still remain closed
Motorists still face major delays as main roads remain closed in places.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms: Civil Defence urges Northlanders to prepare
More bad weather is on the way for battered region.
Closed roads stops Herald and Advocate paper deliveries in Northland
A credit will be provided to those people whose paper is unable to be delivered today.
News in brief: Krishna festival, Touch a Truck going ahead despite bad weather
News snippets from Northland
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Our Treasures: Solving the mystery behind puzzling museum pieces
It's been relatively easy to guess what some items were, but others had us stumped.
Brent Eastwood: A meaningful gesture to thank critical sponsors
Sport Northland has acknowledged ASB for its outstanding support.
Mystery behind a Whangārei island's strange door unlocked
Sorry to disappoint -but no pirates or villains are behind the story of the island's door.
Beat the rain: How to enjoy Northland this long weekend
Don't let the prospect of rain stop you enjoying our wonderful region over these 3 days.
Joe Benett: Our new ‘humbled’ Prime Minister may be mincing his words
Opinion: It seems we may have forgotten the true meaning of the word humbled.
Up to 100,000 Northlanders to get fluoridated water supplies
Up to 100,000 Northlanders could get fluoridated water supplies as councils count cost.