Three people injured in crashes, fatality from earlier crash confirmed
One person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Maungatapere.
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Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.
News briefs: Police name man found dead in Urquharts Bay
The latest news bites from around the region.
More funding for cycling, walking, buses in Northland
Kaipara will receive $8m, and the Far North close to $3m.
Application for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extension
Northport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation
Salvation Army in Whangārei not having Xmas lunch this year
Sallies in Whangarei opening first social supermarket
Resort boss sacked worker, told others she was drug user
When the woman was sacked, the manager told other employees she was a drug user.
14,000 coronial files blocked: Ministry of Justice confirms cyber attack
The ministry says it cannot rule out the possibility the information has been taken.
Protest march planned over Kaipara karakia ban
Iwi leader says karakia ban is 'racism dressed up as democracy'.
Police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash
A man died as a result of the Pataua North Rd crash 12 days later.
Police name man found dead at Urquharts Bay
He was Philip Gibbs Reynolds, 62, of Whangārei.
News snippets: Stabbing in Paihia; rāhui in Urquharts Bay
The latest news snippets from around the region.
High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.
Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?
The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.
Northland’s worst fire in decades caused by ‘land-clearing burn that got out of control’
Fire and Emergency report finds Kaimaumau wildfire last summer was accidental.
Cystic fibrosis 'miracle drug' could add decades to teen's life
Whangārei teenager thrilled drug Trikafta a step closer to being publicly funded.
Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
Petitioner demanding Kaipara mayor resign over karakia saga
Mayor's refusal to allow karakia prompts petition for him to resign
Devastating Kaimaumau fire caused by ‘land-clearing burn that got out of control’ — FENZ
No one will be prosecuted over blaze that cost $7m and took three months to put out.
Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara Mayor - whether he wants to or not
Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara mayor - whether he likes it or not
Company on trial over Te Paki sand dune death
Sand Safaris 2014 Ltd is facing charges laid by WorkSafe.
Open title win at Whangārei for Toa Henderson
A break from the woolshed pays off for Northland gun.
Opinion | Karakia controversy: If you don’t understand tikanga, you can’t be a politician
OPINION: A newly-elected mayor landed with a thump that echoed through the country.
Vince Cocurullo: We deserve to have our basic needs met in a more reliable manner
We need to know that we’re able to stay connected.
Cricket soothing the Covid lockdown's pain for multiethnic community in Whangārei
Cricket diverts multiethnic cricketers mind away from Covid stress in Northland.
Buoy at Poor Knights Marine Reserve will monitor ocean for researchers
The technology monitors water temperature, among other features.
Big turnout for Whangārei A&P Show
The 141st Whangārei A&P Show was finally held after last year's Covid cancellation.
Ripple effect: Whangārei property prices down 11 per cent, beach properties hold prices
Houses in some beach suburbs are still selling for millions, despite the downturn.
Person found dead in Urquharts Bay
Surf Life Saving was called to assist with recovering the body.