It is the second time the Steelers have now held the Log o' Wood in their history.
Rugby
Saturday 4:18pm
The region's efforts towards the biggest overhaul of local government in almost four decades have been left in limbo since the Govt announced it needed more time to consider merger proposals.
New Zealand
Saturday 9:20am
5:24
One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.
Fri, Sep 25
1:30
Detective Sergeant Bart Graham said the "violent, senseless offending" occurred at a residential address on Cottage Court earlier this month.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Sep 23
El Niño conditions strengthened considerably during August and have shown the strongest warming trend on record, with impacts on Northland's weather patterns already emerging.
Fri, Sep 18
The pipes were stolen from toilets in two popular coastal areas in Northland.
Thu, Sep 17
Petition organiser Ross Boyd described the proposed roundabout as "one ring to rule them all".
Wed, Sep 16
It was not immediately clear how, or when, the roughly 300kg animal died.
Tue, Sep 15
The Taniwhas' shield reign continues with a big win over the Mooloos.
Sat, Sep 12
Emergency services were called to a report of fire at a café on Kerikeri Rd, next to the historic Stone Store and Pioneer House, on September 4.
Thu, Sep 10
The IPCA has ruled officers were justified in their use of force on the man during his arrest in Northland's Kaikohe in 2025.
The funds would come from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support the continued operation and preservation of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Te Ao Māori
Police today charged a 43-year-old man from Kaihū, who owned the dogs, after arresting him in central Auckland earlier in the day.
Wed, Sep 9
Concerns raised about dog owners bagging waste but then leaving it behind – including behind bushes.
The 28-year-old woman placed the child in a suitcase stowed in the luggage compartment of a bus travelling from Whangārei to Auckland.
Tue, Sep 8
A café situated just metres from New Zealand's oldest surviving building has been damaged in an overnight blaze, but volunteer firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading.
Sat, Sep 5
Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.
Fri, Sep 4
Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.
Wed, Sep 2
MPI officers carried out three patrols in the Whananaki area over a five-day period, with every person inspected found to be breaching fishing rules.
Tue, Sep 1
The wooden artwork was unbolted from its stone base outside the Hundertwasser Art Centre and carried away on a bike in the early hours of August 24.
In an update on Sunday, the Whangārei District Council said the effects of the heavy rain have been only minor.
Sun, Aug 30
Whangārei airport neighbours say they are still being plagued by sleepless nights, despite efforts to reduce the noise.
Fri, Aug 28
The Far North District Council has installed CCTV cameras at five rubbish collection points to identify people dumping rubbish illegally.
Environment
A third person was also killed after a crash between a car and a motorcycle in Palmerston North overnight.
Thu, Aug 27
A report suggests the district continues to face significant challenges, including an increase in dangerous and menacing dogs.
Wed, Aug 26
