On The Up: High demand for new sports hub
The new sports hub in Waipapa has seen high demand from local clubs.
'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond Northland
Madagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.
The Kiwi entrepreneur transforming period care with Uber's support
Last year’s winner, Suraya O’Brien, scaled her business with a prize of almost $54,000.
On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs
Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.
New football centre in Tikipunga set to grow Northland's game
The Northland Football Hub has a covered deck which will overlook a new artificial turf.
'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsens
Construction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.
Bargaining over nature: Windfarm got go-ahead after increased funding offer to DoC
Conservationist calls for transparency on $640,000 bittern protection fund.
NZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarity
Closures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.
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Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut, and crews are redirecting traffic.
Sunday service for Te Huia train ready for final sign-off
Waikato Regional Council approved the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / Metservice
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Dolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rules
Bottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.
How one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youth
Malcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
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Opinion: Doctor's blunt advice adds humour to medical visit
To have someone of the medical profession lay that one on me was a bit of a surprise.
Bay News: Musical brings local talent to Turner Centre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Kevin Page: Misstep in recovery journey brings unexpected challenge
OPINION: A local resident thanked us for providing the afternoon's entertainment.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.
On the Up: High demand for new sports hub
The new sports hub in Waipapa has seen high demand from local clubs.
'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond Northland
Madagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.
The paketi: NZ’s spotty fish species that can change its sex
The fascinating biology behind NZ's gender-swapping coastal fish.
Residents left in the dark after car hits power pole, driver taken to hospital
Power was restored to most homes within 30 minutes on Sunday, except for two households.
DoC vows wildlife law changes won't let developers off the hook
DoC says ecological planning and protections are not affected by the Wildlife Act changes.
Worksafe investigating after person suffers critical injuries in workplace incident
A person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Leaks within Dargaville's ageing infrastructure 'completely foreseeable'
Water was restored Sunday, but higher areas were dry from Friday to Sunday.
'Our first home': Tarlton family mourn loss of beloved historic vessel
Fiona Tarlton, daughter of adventurer Kelly Tarlton, is devastated at the loss of The Tui.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach work criticised for lack of mandate
Ngā Puāwaitanga o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe seeks to restore the health and wellbeing of the beach.
'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship
The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.
Rural news
Study reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
One Hawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.
Rotorua grassroots recycling milestone plants 1000 trees
Monthly collections reach 1300 cans, supporting 400 plus tree plantings annually.
B+LNZ field day: Diversifying farming income stream through planting
'This event will give you the tools and insights to make the best choice for your farm.'
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Designer selling his award-winning house - 'definitely one of the hardest things I've done'
Toby Chapman-Smith designed and built the home.
Ex-Warehouse chief sells his Auckland villa to overseas buyer for more than $8m
The US exec and his artist wife are now living in France.
They want the ugliest, dirtiest homes: 16 offers in five days for tired rental
Flippers are back and looking for the worst houses they can find.
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BMW 5 Series leads bold ICE revamp with Neue Klasse makeover
The 5 is getting an early facelift to align its design with upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.
Still no M1 successor? BMW M says “not yet”
The company says a true supercar isn’t off the table - but it’s not a priority right now.
9-year-olds are driving on the Top Gear test track in reasonably priced cars
Some kids even got to drive the original Suzuki Liana on the famous circuit.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news
Northland in for wet and windy Wednesday as weather watches issued
MetService has issued a strong wind watch from 8am tomorrow until midnight.
'Fun and powerful': Students inspired by ocean film event
Attendees wore wetsuits and snorkels for the ocean-themed event at Matakana Cinemas.
Tiny particles, big impact: Microplastic concerns for Northland ecosystems
Microplastics were found at 11 Northland beaches, with Mangawhai worst affected.
On The Up: Bold plan for Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe aims to restore toheroa to Ninety Mile Beach
The new project will help restore the mauri of one of New Zealand's most iconic beaches.
'No services': Whangārei pensioners facing $7000-a-year bill protest rising rates
Whangārei District Council is mulling a 10.7% general rates rise, plus extra charges.
'My health is suffering': Man's housing plea as he lives in tent with dogs
John has lived in a tent since March 30, with no water or power.