Northlander Cam Leslie mixing with sporting royalty as finalist in Laureus Sport Awards
The New Zealand Paralympic superstar said going to the awards was “surreal”.
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News in brief: Mangakahia Lions Club's lifesaving donations; Lucky lotto winner
The latest news bites from around the region.
Assault victim's 'amazing signs': Praise for rehab team, hope for recovery
Rob Ludlow continues to make steady progress more than two months after being assaulted.
Civic Honours celebrate a life lived for others
The award is given for outstanding voluntary service to the community.
Former officers with PTSD say police abandoned them: Officer in Tangowahine shooting speaks out
Police have pushed back at the claims saying they take care of staff present and past.
'Enough is enough': More than 100 residents march against crime
Political leaders were asked not to speak but instead to listen to the voiced concerns.
It's a new era: Whangārei royalist celebrates coronation with 18th high tea
Whangarei royalist Beverly Long has celebrated her 18th royal event with high tea.
Kamo win to climb to second position on the points ladder
Defensive lapses cost Hikurangi as Kamo turned the screws.
It’s going to be wet for a wee while yet: More rain expected in Northland this week
Northlanders should brace for more rain, as another heavy rain watch has been issued.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
News in brief: Lotto winner; waterways to be tested
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northlander who could skydive at 88 and drive at 100 passes on
Betty Hooper dies aged 103 at a rest home hospital
Our Treasures: Butter's journey from peasant food to popular staple
Butter rose in prominence through the Middle Ages despite being considered peasant's food.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
Growing the sport, creating pathways priorities for new Rugby League Northland GM
New Rugby League Northland boss outlines his plans for the sport.
'I hope he will be a fair King': 10yo will be among thousands who watch coronation
Harlow now has unique, lifelong memories of meeting King Charles.
Hard work destroyed: Home gardeners devastated by infestations of tropical armyworm
Far North gardeners are concerned a plant pest is damaging their vegetable crops.
Plants are sentient beings - they're animals with roots, columnist Joe Bennett contends
'Murdering'a row of trees got Joe Bennett thinking
Ambushed: Man jailed for vicious attack on lawyer in court house elevator
The victim continues to suffer from ongoing injuries sustained in the vicious attack.
Carolyn Hansen: Fitness equates to success in all areas of life
Personal fitness is the greatest discipline on earth.
Comment: Rangatahi feedback playing key role
When about 14 years of age, we start to see a dramatic drop-off in sport participation.
Northland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hits
Motorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Bowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determined
Northland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.
Kids faced with 'impossible' career preparation as ChatGPT enters workforce
People should be considering how they can become more resilient.
Room with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blast
The drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.
Awards celebrate the best of region's hospitality
Awards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.
John Williamson: Gauging the true accuracy of speedometers
Even tyre pressure can have an effect on speedometer readings.
Northland house prices plummet but still ‘significantly up’ from pre-Covid levels
Property values are still well above levels recorded in March 2020.
News in brief: Vintage motorbikes northbound; and fire victim still in burns unit
The latest news bites from around the region.
Third person charged in Northland murder case
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in October 2022.
Police uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black Power
Among the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.
Demonstration to shine light on crime
While the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.
Emily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that work
Opinion: We are working to decrease trauma for victims appearing in court.