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Northland's best youth bands battle for musical glory

Mind-blowing musicianship as nine youth bands from Whangārei to Kaitaia take to the stage,

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

Woman convicted of animal cruelty now in North selling horses

A disgraced Australian puppy farmer is operating a business selling horses in Northland.

Pātaka kai in memory of Kerikeri woman's generosity

The late Nalinee Giri was known for giving away food and clothing to those who needed it.

Huge onion tower barging down Hātea River

Crowning jewel of Hundertwasser project set for installation next week.

Neighbours, firefighters, vets pull together to save Gilbert the horse

Gilbert was up to his neck in mud until ''super hero'' neighbour took charge.

Bay News: Living between two worlds

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed

Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.

Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder

Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.

Three dogs impounded, one still roams on cycle trail

Far North council impounds terrorising dogs near Twin Coast Cycle Trail.

Photos: Huge SNA protest in Kaikohe

About 2000 people took part in the hīkoi protesting council plans to expand SNA zoning.

Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed

A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.

''For the love of the community'': Kerikeri fire chief explains what keeps him going

Fire chief lauded for 'extraordinary time and effort' dedicated to the people of Kerikeri.

Photos: Nurses on strike in Northland

Images from the nurses' strike in Whangārei, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.

Northland hockey talent named in Games squad

Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.

Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation

Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.