Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone
Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.
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New exhibition explores Captain Cook
The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.
Fire restrictions in force but little relief so far for firefighters
Permits required for most outdoor fires across Northland as of 8am yesterday.
Blair Tuke's passion for the ocean leads to establishment of charity
The charity's vision is for New Zealand to be a world leader in ocean health.
Photos: Lots of fun at first E Tū Otangarei event
Check out these awesome photos from Tania Whyte.
Q&A with Dai Henwood: 'Live shows can get loose'
7 Days comedian Dai Henwood talks about comedy and a potential life as a rural postie.
Onerahi honours 'crack-up fella' Casey Smith with memorial match
This year's memorial match raises funds for the recessed Onerahi Rugby Club.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
There are plenty of family events on this weekend.
Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests
Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.
Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change
Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.
Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters
"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."
Principal awarded Harvard scholarship
The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.
Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point
Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.
Mission to save Hikurangi mudfish has led class to parliament
The habitat of the black mudfish is shrinking endangering the native species.
Luxurious yachts anchor in Whangārei boosting local economy
Graeme Hart's $50 million superyacht J'Ade in for maintenance.
Mother-of-six reckons her kids had the best Christmas ever
Plea from the Sallies in Whangārei to sponsor hampers and gift packs to needy families
Rural schools struggling to keep pools open
The cost of keeping pools running means some schools have had to close them.
Reward offered to find vandals smashing signs with sledgehammers
Unknown vandals were tagging word "toxic" on the billboards.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Residents fret over a lack of maintenance on flats
A lack of maintenance on pensioner flats necessitates their sale in Kaipara.
Stunning performances at kapa haka festival
Schools around Northland came together for the annual kapa haka festival.
'You're never too old to learn': Shaun Wallace's message to Whangārei audience
All tickets were sold out far ahead of the event at the Dickens Inn, Whangārei.
Woman with assistance dog told to leave Countdown
Toni Bunyan-Watkins is calling for more understanding of people with assistance dogs.
Rose above the rest at garden club annual show
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Blue mo for Movember
Since he already had a moustache, John Kearney decided to dye it blue.
Ministry says student and teacher well-being a 'priority'
Wait times for services dealing with difficult children reduced, says Ministry.
Violence, self-harm, abuse - this is real life in our classrooms
The report shows the severe behaviour Northland schools deal with.
75 years and three generations of running pharmacies
Orrs Pharmacy first opened its doors in 1944.
Record collectors get groovy at Whangārei fair
The bi-annual fair, located at OneOneSix on Bank St, is now in its third year.
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.