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'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football

FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

Kerikeri student crowned joint winner of Race Unity Speech Award

Joe Howell's speech about working together to end racism earned him a top podium finish

Stuck without a doctor? Find out what to do and where to enrol

Desperately looking for a GP? Not sure what to do if you don't have one? This is for you.

7-year-old to take part in World Hip-Hop Dance Competition

Northland DDF dance crew qualifies for Hip-Hop International, but there's a catch.

Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started

53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.

Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry

People wanting to get into the Far North's horticulture industry can enrol in a new course

Kennel cough making a dog's breakfast of Northland canine health

Northland vets say they are seeing more cases of canine cough among the region's dogs.

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters

Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki

Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.

Bay News: Waitangi Legacy Trail, comedy, theatre and some brave swimmers in cold waters

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

Is Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?

The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.

Share a grin: Free toothbrush campaign for Northland kids in need

A new charitable programme is under way to address the poor oral health of Northland kids.

'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention

Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence

Fur seal surprises locals in Ōtangarei

Lucille the fur seal took a nap in an Ōtangarei carpark.

Dr Nick Chamberlain lands top Health NZ position

Dr Nick Chamberlain is the first permanent appointment at Health NZ.