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Mitre 10 suffers flood damage estimated in the tens of thousands

The Whangārei Mitre 10 MEGA garden centre took a beating from the extensive flooding.

Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle

The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

DHB's urgent advice to Kaikohe New World shoppers

The warning is for people who shopped at Kaikohe New World between March 20-30.

Pouto: The epitome of mana

Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.

Human remains found at Far North beach

A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.

Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?

Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.

Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture

Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.

Video: Monster marlin 'catch of the decade'

The last black marlin that size caught in the Bay of Islands area was over a decade ago.

Can NRU get junior rugby right?

Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.

Hallowed sporting ground abandoned to homeless

Inside Whangārei's Jubilee Park, a former league ground and now a home for the destitute.

Cricket: NZ A hold on under England barrage

At 99 for 6, NZ A were in trouble as England's bowlers looked to pounce.

Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days

Leslie, 29, had to leave his five-week old baby behind to chase his dreams.

Video: Kiwis caught in Chile riots

A group of Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots over public transport.

Para athletes creating their own legacy

Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.

Young scientists impress at Far North fair

Girls make a clean sweep of the top prizes; home school students also excel.

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.