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No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Bay News: Bridge work begins; School joins Project Island Song
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Tautoro School celebrates increased roll with new playground
New playground at Tautoro School delights children
Standard at Te Hiku Manu Kōrero - Far North Schools Speech Competition impresses
Te Hiku Manu Kōrero Far North Schools Speech Competition brings out the best in our youth.
News in brief: Better access to hospital documents; citrus collection a success
The latest news bites from around the region.
Enchanter tragedy: Skipper to defend charges against him, company
Five men died when the Enchanter sank in March 2022.
Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
Two Far North fires keep FENZ busy, with one suspected arson.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.
A community-building exchange: Top Northland poet explains how the power of words can bring people together
Northland has a bunch of events on during this year's National Poetry Day.
Commonsense approach still vital in Northland despite lifting of Covid protections
Community leaders in Northland are generally happy with the lifting of Covid protections.
Thousands of truck trips across busy Whangārei route during marina dredging
Dredging could take up to one year
Racehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in Northland
Keeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.
Vox pop on the lifting of Covid restrictions
Public survey on the lifting of Covid restrictions
Six fire crews fight blaze at The Baker Man in Coopers Beach
The Baker Man in Coopers Beach gutted by fire
From Browns Bay to Whangārei: Teens arrested after 48hr crime spree
A police car was rammed during a chase overnight.
Northland contingent expected at world boxing event
Lani Daniels and Mea Motu will defend their world title belts in Auckland.
From ultra-luxury to simple roast chicken: Award-winning chef reveals what diners want at Northland luxury lodge
Paul Froggatt from Kauri Cliffs Matauri Bay won Cuisine's Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year.
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
Kevin Page: I’m not the brightest dinner guest
Opinion: There was probably a simpler reason for things looking a lot darker to me.
News briefs from the Far North - Kawakawa concert, SME workshop and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Exhibition on meteorites and satellites a hit with students in Northland
Maunu Primary School students were thrilled to learn more about earth and the skies.
Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
Government cans $59m funding for Whangārei conference centre
An urgent meeting with the Finance Minister is sought over the Ōruku funding.
Couple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry
'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Vince Cocurullo: Fighting for fair when it comes to our water assets
OPINION: The Affordable Waters Reform is changing the landscape for local governments.
What you need to know about voting in the upcoming election
With the election just two months away, the Advocate explains all you need to know.
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
Great music again at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Plenty of great music at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North
Commission calls for better application of existing maritime rules, access to lifejackets.