Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
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Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
Vote for me! Council candidate's fantasist past exposed
Candidate once claimed to be elite soldier, rocket scientist and Olympic sportsman.
Photos: Student businesses shine at Springbank
More than 70 student businesses took part in Sunday's market day.
Iwi Endeavour row: Replica ship welcome at Matauri Bay
Flotilla marking 250 years since encounters between Cook and Māori invited to Matauri Bay.
Young scientists impress at Far North fair
Girls make a clean sweep of the top prizes; home school students also excel.
Cruise firm's $100k a 'game changer' for Northland kiwi
A donation from every passenger will go to education and conservation groups in the Bay.
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Northland kiwifruit uneconomic without controversial spray, industry body says
Environmental Protection Authority is reviewing whether Hi-Cane should be allowed in NZ.
Photos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the region
Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.
Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm
Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
Veteran sailor, 80, dies after falling from dinghy
Body found by person collecting shellfish on Saturday morning.
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
Developer offers $1 to develop public boat yard in Auckland
Panuku chairwoman says no decision has been made about who will manage the boat yard.
River canoes feature in museum reshuffle
Project is part of 250th anniversary of Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour first visiting NZ.
Cannabis bust: 'Look out gin traps everywhere, watch your step'
Journalist Kristin Edge takes ride with police on drug operation, and looks at referendum.
Film crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coast
National Geographic luckily got footage of two killer whales off Taiharuru.
'Loved into extinction': Swimming with dolphins axed
Plummeting bottlenose dolphin numbers, from 270 to 31 in past 20 years, prompt new rules.
Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC
Northland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.
Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangārei
As soon as they could, the kids crowded around the NBA star, Steven Adams.
Tourist ploughs into marae, avoids prosecution
British tourist who crashed into Northland marae not charged over damage.
Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Two hunting dogs and firearms in stolen ute
A ute with two hunting dogs in their cages plus hunting firearms has been stolen.
Drivers urged to slow down at night after five kiwi killed
Three of the five deaths occurred on one 50m stretch of Redcliffs Rd, Kerikeri.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman
The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.
Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal
Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
Russell campground top predator-free spot
Holiday park home to more than 50 native bird species including kiwi and weka.
Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked