Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head
With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.
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Can NRU get junior rugby right?
Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.
Students try their hand at golf croquet
Three schools from the area came to learn from some of New Zealand's best players.
Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade
The kennel is part of Kamo Kids' Christmas parade float.
No jumping from new Taipa bridge, NZTA says
NZTA backpedals on plans to allow kids to jump from new Taipa bridge viewing platform.
Heape latest racing club life member
A member since 2008, Shayne Heape has made a significant contribution to the club.
Northland bowls: Junior open pairs winners crowned
The men's division final went down to the last bowl of the last end to find a winner.
Who is burning pianos at this popular Northland beach?
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Northland news in brief: WBHS logo approved, self-defence for women
News snippets from around the region.
Anika Moa performing at this weekend's Christmas festival
With parades and a festival there's plenty of festive spirit in Northland.
Family not giving up fight to stay in NZ
A well-known Chinese family living in Kerikeri are seeking to stay in New Zealand.
Northland cyclists hoping to inspire
After such loss, Dianne Neal and Lesley Parton have found solace in cycling.
Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum
Minister Nanaia Mahuta and MP Willow-Jean Prime attend a Housing Forum in Whangārei.
Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga
They'll do health checks, desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and operations.
Ngāpuhi Festival postponed until 2021
The biennial festival was thought to be happening in 2020 but it's been put off.
Eastwood: Daylight Saving a great chance for exercise
Eastwood is hoping to see a lot more people out and about over the next few weeks.
Northland news in brief: MPI officers educate, fisheries bylaw proposed
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
New medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialists
Northland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.
Local tennis, golf and bowls results
Northland 's senior tennis club competition is in full swing after three rounds.
Northland news in brief: Kerikeri Domain in spotlight, ditch tips rubbish truck
Catch up on news from around the region
Northland waterbug taking on the world
Billie Scott, 20, has tried it all - surfing, kitesurfing, foiling, windsurfing.
Waipū golfers take top honours
It was the third win a row for the Waipū women's golf team at the annual event.
Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone
Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.
New exhibition explores Captain Cook
The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.
Inside man: Robbery plan devised by ex-Warehouse worker
Former employee jailed for helping plan aggravated robbery of the Dargaville Warehouse.
Fire restrictions in force but little relief so far for firefighters
Permits required for most outdoor fires across Northland as of 8am yesterday.
Rawene cop lands dream job after 25 years
Rawene Senior Constable Jeff Cramp has moved onto his dream job at the Serious Crash Unit.
Northland news in brief: Uncertainty over SkyCity contract, assault leads sought, CAB shifts
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Parkes' century ends in one-run loss
Even after scoring 129, Thorn Parkes had to walk off Cobham Oval disappointed.
Sports academy mooted for Whangārei's decrepit Jubilee Park
An indoor netball and basketball facility is one of the options being considered.
Northlanders nail stats at Red Bull Ignite7 sevens
The four-day sevens game was a great chance for these Northlanders to test their skills.
Restricted fire season starts tomorrow
Northlanders will now need a permit to light an open air fire.
Half-marathon draws big field
Northland's Caris Teo ran well to finish the second fastest woman in the half-marathon.
Blair Tuke's passion for the ocean leads to establishment of charity
The charity's vision is for New Zealand to be a world leader in ocean health.