Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
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Bayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crowned
The Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory
Northland player involved in dramatic finish at Hamilton Sevens
Heartbreak as Brady Rush denied winning try by TMO in sevens final.
Northland's median house price goes up to $785,000
Kaipara reach a record median house price of $1.1m
Crash barrier for Pipiwai Rd after coroner's report
Trinity Flavell, 18, was killed in a crash on the rural road in September 2020.
Record group of Dutch waka paddlers heading to Waitangi
Dutch paddlers have taken part in Waitangi Day waka pageant almost every year since 2011.
'A proper tumble' Five-hour-old kiwi found on roadside
The very recently hatched kiwi chick was found wet, cold and covered in eggy remnants.
All the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Plenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Bayleys Magic of Summer photo competition highly commended
Judge Michael Cunningham awarded these images as highly commended.
Northland Weavers’ quest to reclaim lost Māori sail-making knowledge
100 years earlier Te Rangi Hīroa set a challenge to recreate an ancient Māori sail.
Whangārei woman says two people needed to carry Buddha artwork stolen while she was on holiday
Whangārei woman wants help finding beloved Buddha artwork stolen in burglary.
News briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this week
News snippets from Northland
Tikipunga Tavern demolition ahead of largest Northland state housing build
Construction of arguably the biggest State housing development in Northland to start soon.
It's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani Daniels
Pipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot
Polio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane Reti
Shane Reti says routine vaccinations remain important, with Polio rates particularly low
A $250 million dry dock in Northland would provide hundreds of new jobs - feasibility study underway
A dry dock could be the precursor to moving the Navy from Devonport to Northland.
Dramatic Northland rescue sees five people plucked from rocks
Rescue a reminder of need for people in small boats to wear lifejackets, Coastguard says.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Bus crashes into shops in Remuera
Police say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.
People don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates rise
Northland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles
Albino stingray sighted in Russell
The woman who spotted it thought it was a plastic bag at first
Whangārei woman inspired to play rugby after international showcase
There is a surge of women and girls in Northland wanting to play rugby.
Not a cost saving: Northlander urges caution before bringing chickens home to roost
Raising hens won't save you money on eggs, says experienced chicken owner.
Has the plugged been pulled on a Kai Iwi lake? Dropping water levels explained
Taharoa Lake recorded its lowest water level on record in May last year.
Joe Bennett: Readers upbraid, chide and scold me for my DIY sins
Joe Bennett gets chastised for daring to throw out old screws, washers and other fixings.
Our Treasures: Kiwi North through the eyes of a 10yo
10-year-old Danica-Jade Williams says Kiwi North is more than just a kiwi house.
Carolyn Hansen: Reaping the invisible benefits of exercise
This is the point where it goes beyond 'something you do' to 'something you become'.
News in brief: Health warning for Lake Ōmāpere; fatal crash in Paparoa
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Whangārei gets a thumbs-up for Women’s Rugby World Cup hospitality
Whangārei locals and visitors very satisfied with the Women's Rugby World Cup experience.
Stop attacking people: Former PM urges Kiwis to focus on the issues and government policies this election
A former PM is urging the public to “stop attacking people and start arguing the issues".
Jonny Wilkinson: Making the transition from holiday to work can be hard
As the holidays started drawing to an end, I found myself thinking positive affirmations.
Taniwha centurion Ross Wright hangs up boots and takes up coaching
Ross Wright will co-coach Wellsford with brother Matt.
After long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch dies
He campaigned tirelessly till the end.