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Our Treasures: September Live Day - a celebration of clubs and heritage, of community, family and fun
Clubs in Heritage Park will be opening their doors tomorrow.
Reports of stabbing during Ruakākā break-in
Police say initial inquiries suggest those involved are known to one another.
Police officer pleads not guilty to sponge-launcher assault
The charge is related to an incident that took place in January this year.
Caulerpa eradication effort ramps up ahead of boating season start
More than 1000 hectares are now shut to diving, and fishing.
Raw sewage spill: Woman left to pay $1300 bill after council sewer line blocks
The raw sewage spilling onto Cat Green's yard was just the beginning of the saga.
'Thuggery of the worst kind': Schoolboy, 13, beaten up by peer's father
The man sought retribution after an alleged altercation between his son and the victim.
Northland food blogger featured in Edmonds' te reo Māori cookbook
Mumma's Kitchen Kirsten Holtz of Northland has seven recipes featured.
News in brief: Iconic R Tucker Thompson exhibition heads to Mangawhai; Kaipara meet the candidates meeting
The latest news bites from around the region.
Council navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adopted
There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.
Northland news in brief: Memorial rugby match for Casey Smith
The latest news bites from around the region.
Daylight shooting in Raumanga heightens fears amid community over gang activity
Growing woes for Raumanga community after shooting in broad daylight.
Classic country music for Far North from NZ Highwaymen
NZ Highwaymen - Brendan Dugan, Eddie Low, Gray Bartlett, and Dennis Marsh - in Kerikeri
BOI getting busy with cruise ships arriving
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Meet the trailblazing judge who as a lawyer decided to only speak te reo in the courtroom
The unprecedented move was part of Alana Thomas' work progressing te reo in the courts
Drought on the cards for Northland with big El Niño expected
New Zealand’s climate is about to take a “rapid turn”
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel
Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.
Eradicating Northland's weeds focus of free worskshops
Sick of invasive weeds? Northlanders offered free help to get rid of them.
Tiki Taane to head Bay of Islands it! Festival
The it! Festival has been a popular stop in Paihia for over a decade.
'We're struggling now and it's getting worse': Doctors continue battle for better conditions
Te Whatu Ora remains resolute that it has already put everything on the table.
Red tide that swept Northland could be swallowed by blue wave this election
A new poll puts National's Grant McCallum well ahead in Northland.
Watch: Doctors strike at Whangārei Hospital
Whangārei Hospital doctors are fed up with not being heard and have gone on strike. Video / Northern Advocate
Investigation into mid-air near-miss involving Air New Zealand plane
The incident occurred near Brynderwyn, between Auckland and Northland.
Kiwi city's fuel price hits $3 a litre - residents demand answers
People are struggling to make ends meet and are frustrated and confused by the prices.
Northland Kauri's triumphant win breaks decades long dry spell for region's rugby
The team always believed they would come away with the win, and so did their fans.
Opinion: Talking politics at work should be avoided, says employment lawyer
OPINION: Talking politics at work always a bad idea — especially in the present climate.
Police arrest four gang-connected men over suburban shooting
A window of a Raumanga home has been damaged by the shooting.
Trial aborted minutes into deliberations for uncle accused of raping niece
The jury heard evidence for a week, including testimony from a child.
Coastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after appearing in the Kaikohe District Court.
Comment: Breaking up is hard to do
Kevin Page dishes up his latest domestic disaster.
Tourism in Far North to benefit from $880,000 Tourism Infrastructure Funding
Tourism Infrastructure Fund has $880K for six Far North projects
From interim to permanent - new Far North council CEO is Guy Holroyd
Interim Far North District Council CEO Guy Holroyd gets the job full time.
'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeper
The resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.