25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain
Misty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.
On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.
On The Up: 'It never crossed my mind to stop' - Runner's tribute to late friend
Blake Schimanski ran length of NZ to raise $40,000 for mental health charity I Am Hope.
'Changed everything': Why Aucklander, 24, is running 12 marathons in 12 months
Thanks to a miracle drug, Ben Prince-Saxon is using his new lease on life to give back.
James Cross, co-star of beloved NZ documentary, dies aged 68
Cross was working on a sequel to James and Isey before his passing.
Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
Northland schools see literacy boost with structured approach
Almost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.
Could Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find out
If feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.
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'Kind and deeply caring': Memorial for fatal bus stop attack victim Kyle Whorrall, Deputy Mayor attends
People are invited to bid in an auction created to raise funds for the student's family.
Tauranga electric truck fire under investigation
An investigation is under way after an electric truck caught fire at Bethlehem.
'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis op
Thanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.
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Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.
'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs
Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.
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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: Little Boo's big spirit beats Vatican dreams
As with all small dogs, Little Boo doesn’t know he is small.
Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site
As Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.
Bay News: Exhibition honours Operation Grapple veterans
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Opinion: Abundant apple harvest turns into burden
The obvious solution is to give them away, to feel the joys of generosity.
Bay News: WWII recollections of US serviceman in Northland
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Opinion: Little Boo's big spirit beats Vatican dreams
As with all small dogs, Little Boo doesn’t know he is small.
Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site
As Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.
On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.
Opinion: Finding the balance for our kids playing sport
OPINION: The other elephant in the room is sideline behaviour.
25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain
Misty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.
'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.
Police make two arrests over aggravated robbery in Northland
The pair appeared in the Kaikohe District Court on Saturday morning.
Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice
Lifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.
'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki
'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculum
Financial literacy will be taught in NZ schools from next year.
Rural news
What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’
Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.
Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.
Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
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What ‘trashed’ mansion looks like after million-dollar makeover
How a seasoned property trader saved a derelict trophy home in Wellington.
'Cheaper than a McFlurry': Worst house on the street goes to auction with $1 reserve
Vendor is ready to move on and will take what she can get.
‘Never again’ says builder after turning unwanted watch tower into a dream beach home
Grand Designs-style project was the talk of the town.
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Mattel Brick Shop unveils Hot Wheels collector builds
Mattel has taken aim at Lego's stranglehold on petrolhead wallets with its new range.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: it scores 10
The CX-3 remains popular even after 10 years on the market. It's also our new long-termer.
Toyota boss says sports cars must keep petrol and noise
Akio Toyoda isn't ready to let sports cars be silenced yet.
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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
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Conservation Minister visits Bay of Islands to see caulerpa’s 'catastrophic' impacts
Tama Potaka said it was worse than he had imagined.
SH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip cleared
Contractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.
News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
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Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.