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News in brief: Purple lights on bridge for baby loss awareness

The latest news bites from around the region.

"Did it happen?" Man accused of sexually abusing stepchildren and grandchild

The offending is alleged to have occurred over 30 years on three children.

Mayor hits out at Kāinga Ora amid social housing plans

There are more than 200 new Kāinga Ora homes are being built across Whangārei.

Whangārei baker rises above national competition to win Baker of the Year

Bethany Friend says her award-winning skills began at a young age with her grandmother.

Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project

Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.

News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Pokapu Rd bridge and community board funding

News snippets from the Far North.

Comment: Smashed avocado on menu after shopping trip

Kevin Page has been causing chaos in the supermarket.

News in brief: Northland Chess Championship returns; police investigating Ruakākā burglary

The latest news bites from around the region.

Govt gives $5.4 million for Kaitāia Airport work

The National Resilience Plan funding is for urgent maintenance and upgrading.

'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fears

The National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.

‘Everyone deserves a fair shot’: Kaikohe community housing opens

11 two and three-bedroom homes are due to be finished in February 2024.

One dead in Ngāruawāhia two-vehicle crash

Two-vehicle smash just before 5pm has blocked Great South Rd near golf course.

Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns

Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.

Joe Bennett: Is our smokefree crusade just a vanity project?

'What a virtuous little nation we are.'

Tiri shipwreck once the beating heart of Radio Hauraki

The derelict remains of the floating pirate radio studio lie on Matakohe-Limestone Island.

'A lot of tears': The struggle to find a rental home where pets are allowed

Rentals and pets don't mix well. The Advocate finds out why.

Dismal wellbeing report: Experts reveal why we may be feeling burned out

Wellbeing experts offer tips on how to improve selfcare following few years of challenges.

News in brief: Warning after grass fire; quad biker driver seriously injured

The latest news bites from around the region.