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Last year he was learning to walk again. Now he's competing in the world junior squash championships
'I never thought I would get to this point in squash.'

News in brief: Fundraiser to get deaf bowler to world champs; rates rise in store
The latest news bites from around the region.

Brent Eastwood: New legends of Northland sport
OPINION: A trio of Northland sporting legends have been honoured.

Our Treasures: Matariki at Planetarium North
It's a gateway to the stars and an incredible source of cosmic knowledge.

Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen
Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.

Joe Bennett: The plumber’s mission, to defy water, to hold it in check, to enable a world
OPINION: Plumbers are the true water gods of the world.

Carolyn Hansen: It’s all in our state of mind
With the right attitude and action steps, we can develop a growth mindset.

World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson
'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'

Council approves under-pressure budget including rates rise
'This year’s annual budget is one of compromise.'

Mad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cut
Fuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.

Mayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rink
The mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.

Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays
Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays

$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.

SH1 Dome Valley to remain closed over weekend
Dome Valley is to remain closed over the weekend and reopen early next week.

Wild weather on the way for Northland
Northlanders should batten down the hatches tonight as wild weather approaches.

End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.

Coastal retreat may be best long-term option for storm-affected communities
Development allowed 50 years ago in some areas would be treated differently today.

Woman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friend
Scorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.

Celebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport further
The New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.

'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meeting
The cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.

David Fisher: Luxon hits the pre-campaign trail to build political muscle
OPINION: The smell of the election is in the air as National's leader meets the people.

National leader Christopher Luxon visits Kerikeri
National leader Christopher Luxon visits Kerikeri. Video / Northern Advocate

$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.

Where's the rest? Principal says'no' to latest pay offer
The first pay increase of 6 per cent would occur on July 3.

Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services
Hokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.

John Williamson: Have we become desensitised to our road toll?
OPINION: It’s a phenomenon known as psychic numbing.

News in brief: Released kiwi killed by dog; dentist clinics roll into Dargaville
The latest news bites from around the region.

Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.

Housing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressures
Median weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.