Whangārei’s Josh Welsh is country’s top building apprentice
A Northlander has been named the country’s top apprentice 'chippy'.
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Northland financial advisers win award for flexible working week
Quantum Financial Advisers Kerikeri won this year's Top Mortgage Employers award.
Think your car was stolen? Think again
Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.
Kevin Page: Lack of underwear puts restocking pantry at risk
Kevin Page finds it's not always that easy to go shopping.
24,068 new cases, 40 deaths including a child reported in past week
Wastewater testing shows two sub-variants are dominant in two regional centres.
Another heavy rain watch for Northland
Northland is in line for its fourth bout of heavy rain this month.
Vince Cocurullo: Volunteering at heart of healthy community
My challenge to you this Christmas season is see how you can help others in our community.
Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned
A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.
Exclusive: Contractor moves toward Forum North sale amid high-stakes council dispute
A contractor will apply to the High Court today to sell Whangārei District Council's HQ.
Research shows Māori and Pasifika dads more hands-on than Pākehā
New research has analysed the time and quality of care Kiwi dads are providing their kids.
News bites: Aquifer survey wraps up; public appeal over Tikipunga shooting
The latest news bites from around the region.
Beating the bite: Stop mosquitoes in Northland this summer
Health experts say prevention is much better than cures when it comes to mosquitoes.
‘I feel ripped off’ - the life insurance story that could save you thousands
Veteran's life insurance premium was $5800 on $15,000 policy.
‘Torn into a million pieces’: Family grieve sudden loss of 18-month-old to unknown cause
Little Lily Philpott was put to bed as usual with no signs anything was amiss.
Watch: Stunning meteor soars over North Island
More witness accounts are required to track the meteorite.
Three dead after head-on crash north of Whangārei, SH1 closed
A fourth person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Joe Bennett: Most of us would like to be rich but aren’t
Opinion: A lot of money makes for a tough life for some.
'Posh scrapbook' of Hokianga ferry stories to be published
In one of the true stories, a P dealer tries to hijack the ferry.
Carolyn Hansen: How to embrace being happy
Happiness is the real key and contributing factor towards our success.
Vocational pathways encouraged through PMs award
There has been significant growth in youth pursuing vocational pathways in recent years
Overseas workers a boon for Northland’s primary produce sector
Backpackers address prolonged labour shortage for sectors like horticulture in Northland.
Only 'patches' are left: A deep dive into the state of our scallops
The Advocate investigates the situation we are facing and the chances things will improve.
Whangārei Museum showing history of television in New Zealand
Evolution of TV sets explored at Whangārei Museum
The Northland Jiu Jitsu club fighting mental health
A small academy from Northland made the top 10 at the NZ BJJ National championship.
Jonny Wilkinson: Time for Government to put money where mouths are
The dentist is not a visit you relish, but the longer you leave it, the worse it will be.
Northland to get $48.6m to help build 665 new homes
Homeless people are appearing in the area and the agencies that help them are struggling.
Two people injured, house destroyed in fire
The house was already collapsing when firefighters arrived.
'Detached mentality' behind the wheel: Will speed limit cuts help?
Waka Kotahi is proposing lower speed limits on 14 stretches of Northland highways.
Majestic Princess passengers with Covid not allowed to step ashore in Northland
No concerns of community transmission of Covid from cruise ship in Northland.
Northland Kittyhawks' bowls tourney on next week
The annual bowls tournament for the Northland Kittyhawks is on again.
Missing freediver and lost tramper plucked to safety in Whangārei Heads
The tramper fortunately had a cellphone on him so was able to call for help.
Excitement for the Rugby League World Cup final hits fever pitch in Northland
Up to 200 Pacific people expected at pre-game demo in central Whangārei.