Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation
The police officer resigned after a complaint about behaviour towards a potential recruit.
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Understaffed Whangārei nurses requested army support at flu season’s peak
Nurses issued a formal health and safety complaint to the hospital in September.
Routed: Some highways will take months to reopen
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.
'Insanity': Many flood-damaged homes 'should not be rebuilt'
Putting houses back into some areas "doesn't make a lot of sense".
News in brief: Paparoa Pride parade returns; Sunday jazz hits right notes
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Should have used my loaf
A last-minute shopping expedition doesn't go quite to plan for Kevin Page.
Iwi leader hits back at PM's promise: The North has been 'forgotten for decades'
Northland's state post-cyclone highlights decades of under-investment, says iwi leader.
The road to Mangawhai: A difficult and fractured journey
Advocate staff share their challenging - once easy - road trip to Mangawhai.
Lower wages but higher rent: Northlanders stung by price hikes
Rents have risen more in Northland than in any other part of the country.
Police ramp up appeal for information about vicious early morning assault
A group of men were reportedly involved in the early morning assault in urban Whangārei.
Closed detour through Waipū and Mangawhai should reopen on Friday
Blocked Waipū and Mangawhai detour round SH1 Brynderwyns closure cleared on Friday
Dog stolen along with van returned but man's livelihood remains in tatters
Rodney Murray was getting water for CatDog when his van - and the dog - were stolen.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Whangārei, Kaipara
Severe thunderstorms are not what sodden Northland needs.
Famous ventriloquist David Strassman's kind gesture in wake of cyclone
The comedian is giving away tickets to his Whangārei show.
The luxury coastal resort's expansion plan that's infuriated locals, iwi
The GM of Carrington Estate speaks out after intense scrutiny of the pristine resort.
Temporary housing service kicks in for thousands with ruined homes after Cyclone
Up to 1800 are expected to seek temporary accommodation while homes are rebuilt.
At least $120m needed to fix Northland roads damaged by cyclone
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Northland, but the week improves.
Northland news in brief: Kōiwi found on Wainui beach; Top Energy warns of planned outage
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Whangārei begins to bounce back after Cyclone Gabrielle
There's a bright future to look forward to in Whangārei and wider Northland.
It's the right thing to do: SPCA urges doggy daycare centres to get certified to improve animal welfare
A Whangārei doggy daycare is urging other daycare centres to get certified with the SPCA.
'I just ran': Teacher barely escapes landslide that rips home apart
Mangawhai community rallying together for teacher.
Photos: Northlanders turnout in droves for popular fun run in the sun
Many Northlanders donned their running shoes to take part in the much-loved event.
Zedyn triumphs again in Kerikeri skate comp
Annual event draws some of the nation’s top vert skateboaders to Kerikeri Domain.
Northland road repair bill to top $120m - mayor
Motorists from outside Northland are being asked not to travel to the region today.
Storm damage: Your guide to navigating road closures
A number of roads in Mangawhai are down to single lane.
'Capacity issues': Middlemore ED one of eight national hotspots
Middlemore Hospital has been identified as a 'hotspot' needing extra support
Live: Supply helicopters grounded as storm tracks down NZ; tornado hits Waihi Beach; wild weather wreaks havoc
If the rain continued overnight, then the timing may feel a bit like déjà vu for some.
‘Never seen anything like it’: Mangawhai reels from devastating flash flooding
Mangawhai experiences an all too familiar scenario as waters again inundate large areas.
NZ Herald and Northern Advocate papers unable to be delivered
Flooding and slips made delivery conditions too difficult.
Detours to Northland : Storm road closures - all you need to know
Motorists are asked to delay journeys between Auckland and Northland.
Drug dealing trio plead guilty to 40-plus charges ahead of trial
Three drug dealers including two women admit to over 40 charges of offending.
'Northland is absolutely not forgotten': PM Hipkins on cyclone rebuild
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Northland mayors and leaders over roading.
Joe Bennett: It doesn't take a sailor to appreciate the SailGP splendour
Lyttelton is abuzz as the South Island town counts down to the impressive race.