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Who let the dogs out? Northland dog owners spoiled for choice for canine companions
Northland has a high dog population compared to the rest of NZ. How dog-friendly are we?
Sevens legend's son earns All Blacks Sevens contract
Brady's father Eric, born in Kaeo, played national level sevens from 1988 to 2004.
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
King whānau rake in waka ama medals
Tupu wasn't the only King whānau member to take home a medal on Wednesday.
No guarantee site operators will reimburse cost of clean-up
Taxpayers may have to pay to clean up hazardous materials in Northland.
IPCA investigation: Whangārei teen pepper-sprayed by angry officer
Whangārei teen vows never to trust Northland police again after they used excessive force.
Christmas giving sees 28,000 native trees for Northland
62,000 native trees planted around the country this year, with almost 28,000 in Northland.
Youth enjoying learning at filmmaking workshop
The workshop is running all week in Whangārei.
Whangārei student happy with exam results
Thousands of Northland students were able to check their NCEA results yesterday.
Disgruntled cyclist calls for council action
The unmarked chain was a hazard for cyclists, says injured rider.
Hikurangi and Mangawhai win fours titles
Hikurangi's team was Leanne Stewart, Manu Timoti, Savanna Lauder and Diane Lawrence.
Police: No more NZ-wide aerial cannabis blitzes
Change of tack over cannabis could free up resources to fight Northland's meth epidemic.
Whangārei residents feared another life taken as car hits power pole
Car slams into power pole near the site of another fatal crash.
Stunning scenes open Ruakākā beach volleyball tournament
More than 60 teams have been competing in under-17 and under-19 divisions since Tuesday.
Northland news in brief: Charges laid against Stan Semenoff, fishing competition calls for support
Catch up on what's happening.
Sparks fly at public meeting to discuss satellite station
Irate Bream Bay residents have told a development agency to take its facility elsewhere.
Nga Hoe Horo waka ama team make strong start to nationals
The Far North team have claimed multiple medals after three days of competition.
Forrest Axford is cycling length of the NZ to raise suicide awareness
When Forrest Axford saw the record suicide toll he wanted to do something to help
Young Waipū surfer's tears over stolen custom surfboard
Nia Owens, 12, was devastated when she realised her custom-made surfboard was missing.
Power outage expected for Woodhill homes while Northpower replaces pole destroyed in car crash
The car, carrying one person, hit the power pole about 2:15pm today.
Great South CEO grilled at meeting
Angry Ruakākā residents demand answers from agency proposing satellite ground station.
Northland home saved from being destroyed by quick-acting firefighters
Seventh serious Northland house fire in six weeks sees firefighters save home.
Surf's up for farmers to help boost mental health
Farmers can ride the waves of wellbeing at surfing sessions to boost their mental health.
Doing it for mum: Why Whangārei Black Stick Ella Gunson became a constable
Whangārei Black Stick veteran Ella Gunson one of the region's newest police recruits.
Northland gymnasts flip out over Olympian tutor
About 50 gymnasts from Kerikeri and the wider Whangārei area came together at Parua Bay.
Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
Enrolments in trades spike
Northland trades' training records more than 50 per cent increase in enrolments.
Northland whānau dominate surf champs
Last week's nationals was Billie's first in the SUP division.
Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth
The granddaughter of a local legend is carrying on his legacy with sea horses.
An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling
Northland firefighters are reminding to be vigilant as the region's fire risks.