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102-year-old Northlander surprised for birthday
A 102-year-old Northlander was surprised with a dancing dog for her birthday. Video / Northern Advocate
Bay of Islands farm leased to hapū after generations-long fight for its return
Lease of 452ha Puketotara farm a first step to return under a Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement.
Name suppression lapses for man who attacked lawyer
The 36-year-old travel agent admitted to the violent assault.
The diet of New Zealand criminals: Sex, violence and dishonesty
Sexual allegations are reportedly making their way into court proceedings more often.
Piles of rubbish removed in Whangārei on Global Recycling Day
More than half a ton of rubbish removed on Global Recycling Day.
Maungaturoto farmer announced as National’s Northland candidate
National’s Northland election candidate has been announced as Grant McCallum.
The man behind NZ's 'stop co-governance’ rallies and his property dispute with Māori
Evangelist Julian Batchelor's latest meeting to be targeted by anti-racism protesters.
Northland electric boat company set to expand
Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.
International artists team up with Kiwi artists for biggest art auction
Each CollaboratioNZ event ends with a no reserve auction of all the artwork.
Kamo locals question location of proposed fuel station
The self-service station will include three pumps and six refuelling stations
'He took everything’: Broker admits blowing investors' $60k on sports betting
"I’ve done something unforgivable. There’s no defence for what I did."
Kaitāia jewellery store robbed by youth with hammer - locals give chase
Young alleged smash and grab robber in Kaitāia chased by local elderly men.
Shane Reti: How shifting health targets rendered the system aimless
Health targets save lives, Shane Reti says.
Grant McCallum selected as National’s candidate in Northland
Maungaturoto farmer Grant McCallum has been selected as National’s candidate for Northland
‘Just come!’: Northland tourism operators roll out welcome mat for NZers
Visions of closed roads, storm damage still linger five weeks after cyclone.
Joe Bennett: How Hugh Grant ripped the veil from the Hollywood altar
He knew the game he was required to play.
Northland man’s Myanmar dental mission
Northlander Mark Nicholls organses dental missoin to Myanmar to treat 420 improverishd ki
Baby great white shark enjoying the Far North coast
The little shark hasn't moved from the area in weeks.
Opinion: Disabled people and whānau need to be driving Enabling Good Lives
Let me try to explain EGL.
Carolyn Hansen: What to to do about belly fat
It is not inevitable, but a result of our lifestyles.
Three candidates in line for National ticket in Northland
The decision will be made on Sunday.
Our Treasures: Kiwi North stint builds community links
'I’ll be forever grateful that I’ve been given this opportunity.'
Dogs rush children at school camp, FNDC investigating
Three children, one teacher involved in Bay of Islands incident.
Six paddlers rescued after waka flips at Tūtūkākā
All paddlers were wearing lifejackets but current was driving them towards rocks.
Stepping down: Whangārei MP Emily Henderson will retire from politics at the election
“It’s been a huge privilege and joy to represent Whangārei"
Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend
Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.
Pretty wild: Rock’n’roll couple excited to play Northland gigs
Pat and Lety Beers of the Schizophonics are bringing a bit of lunacy to Northland.
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Artists from across the globe descend on Whangārei Heads for CollaboratioNZ
The works they are creating go up for auction on Saturday.
'Wellington only listens to people when they stand up': March aims to raise teachers' voices
Thousands of teachers across Te Tai Tokerau marched for better pay, resources and support.
One injured in youth fight in Whangārei
Police were called to the fight on Cross St on Tuesday.
Northland news in brief: Whānau fun day in Kaeo; man injured post-brawl
News snippets from Northland