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Marlins bagged at junior fishing tournament

Despite catching a 203.6kg blue marlin, Oliver Avery's catch didn't win the tournament.

'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks

After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.

288.2kg blue marlin great start to season

Even though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.

Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport

A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it

Higher honours on Cooper's horizon

Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?

Road to redemption: Roswell's remarkable Black Sticks return

It's been four years out in the cold, now Dwayne Rowsell is back with a point to prove.

York proving mind over matter

Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.

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.

UK tourist's motorhome broken into 24 hours after arrival into Northland

British tourist forced to cut short his Northland holiday after theft of his belongings

Man dies after boat capsizes on Hokianga bar

Two other people on the boat have been rescued and are being treated by S John Ambulance.

More PGF money for Northland with another $21m announced

Water storage works worth $18.5 million to unlock potential land use in the Mid North.

Northland Muslims throw open doors to public

Public open day organised by Northland Muslims this weekend

Claire Trevett: Shane Jones' fatal attraction

COMMENT: Jones and Ron Mark need to be more careful not to mix business with campaigning.

Audrey Young: Shane Jones saga 'worrying on so many levels'

COMMENT: Speaker Trevor Mallard should demand a correction and apology from Shane Jones.

Northland cancer sufferer makes doco to push for drug subsidy

A Northland mum is fighting for government subsidies for cancer treatment drugs.

Five big projects getting $17.3m total in Northland

Government investment in four big projects revealed