Northland Lifestyle news
Whangārei mayor says role can be ‘very lonely’
'When you take the role of mayor, it's not about you. It's about everybody else.'
Northland Fritter Festival 2024
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham captured all the fun and action from the 2024 Northland Fritter Festival, held at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Top chefs dish up top tips for creating Christmas feast on a budget
Plus two recipes to brighten up your festive fare this holiday season.
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
The style that shook up Napier's look
How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.
Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?
Lifestyle news around NZ
Nowhere to hide: Why I went to a naked dinner party
Would you dine naked in a room full of strangers? This woman did and is sharing her story.
Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the day? Here’s what that may mean for your health
Diet soft drinks are marketed as 'healthier' alternatives to full-sugar counterparts.
Hello Kitty is not a cat. Fans aren’t buying it
Paws for thought: Sanrio executive says the character is a human third-grader from London.
More Northland lifestyle news
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
‘People love him’ - community devastated as Pablo the macaw goes missing
The 3-year-old macaw has been missing since Tuesday.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.
Help Paul get his penis back: 'Absolute menace' needs lifesaving surgery
Paul had a rough start in life - now he needs help to keep fighting back.
Doctor explains: Why you haven't caught Covid yet
If you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
From Tiri to Tahi: "It doesn't take long to change the world"
The remarkable transformation of a rundown cattle farm into a blueprint for the future.
Shapeshifter gear up for Kiwi Summer Haze
Shapeshifter desperate to get back to performing summer shows after a long winter.
Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days
Mazbou Q: There's always more to do and higher to climb
Big drums, big horns, big guitars, big synths - everything is big with Mazbou Q.
Carolyn Hansen: How to embrace being happy
Happiness is the real key and contributing factor towards our success.
Womad 2023: Kita's top festival tips
"To me, there is art for myself, and art for the people."
Fran Kora's dream festival lineup
"Lockdown forced us to think outside the box, while working inside the box!"
The Terrible Two: Folk duo set to tour
'Music and the arts can offer people so much in complicated times ...'