Four Northland liquor outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Police and Te Whatu Ora carried out two Controlled Purchase Operations recently.
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Northland news in brief: Doco on unique project; missing teen turns up
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Kaka St businesses frustrated at constant flooding
WDC has told the Advocate it is working on long-term solutions for the issue
Missing woman found dead in Whangārei
Moana Marsden's death is being treated as unexplained.
Family say teen with brain tumour missing for 11 days has been found
The missing Whangārei teen with a brain tumour has been found.
SH1 closed at Brynderwyn and flights canned as Cyclone Hale hits
Whangārei is bearing the brunt as the ex-tropical cyclone approaches landfall.
Family worried about safety of missing Whangārei teen with brain tumour
Anyone who had seen Emily urged to contact police on 105.
Comment: Away with the fairies
It’s important to take a break, have a laugh and just get on with things.
Against the odds: How debilitating migraines led to 'life-altering' diagnosis for Kerikeri woman
Miracle drug Keytruda is extending the life of Kerikeri mum and business owner.
Hikers trekking 34.61km to fundraise for local school
A local man set the 34.61km challenge in a bid to fundraise for Whangārei Heads School.
Juicy Fest hits Whangārei this week
Radio station Flava is hosting Juicy Fest at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.
'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark
Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.
Three swimmers rescued in one day at Ocean Beach
People flocked to Ocean Beach on Sunday, where rough swells got some into trouble.
21,685 new Covid cases in the past week, 53 deaths, 422 people in hospital
A total of 422 people in hospital, including nine in ICU.
Tūtūkākā man becomes dad to Pip the dotterel after rescuing egg from storm
Even though Pip's chances of survival seemed slim, Dave Gould ploughed ahead.
Against the odds: Kerikeri woman's battle against severe kidney failure
Nika Van der Merwe was trying for her first child when her world was suddenly upturned.
Shane Reti: Wait numbers are no reflection on hard-working health teams
Health shortfalls have affected regions in different ways.
Ideas sought for Paihia waterfront revamp
Total of $2m earmarked for three projects to improve the Bay of Islands town.
Northland news in brief: Tūtūkākā house fire; firearms incident in Kāeo
A house in Tūtūkākā was severely damaged by fire on Thursday night.
End of the line for appeals against Far North power line extension over private land
The Supreme Court's decision has ended a five-year stoush.
Far North, Kaipara buck trend as NZ’s average house price takes a tumble
In 2022 regions far outperformed the cities - but even there the slowdown is starting.
'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter
Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.
The romantic notion of a picnic goes back in history
What is it that makes picnic food taste so good?
Sneak preview of high-end accommodation Northland has on offer
The Advocate takes you inside some of the most plush stays around Northland.
Kaipara locals fear crumbling sandbags are destroying pristine beach
Locals have dubbed the sandbags as 'ugly' and an 'eyesore'.
Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?
Is summer taking a rain check in Northland?
The rain is continuing to disrupt events and camping trips.
Joe Bennett: How the sound of whistling has become the sound of tumbleweeds
Opinion: There was a time when remote villages used whistling as a language.
Carolyn Hansen: Ride the momentum
It’s harder to stop the train and start it again then it is to keep it rolling.
News briefs from Northland: Widespread alcohol bans, and get a free haircut for the kids
News snippets from Northland
Cancer patient fears beloved companion cat stolen - offers reward for return
Tim and Jane Scripps bought Lenghi into their lives as comfort during Tim's cancer battle.
Summer fun: Two free family events on Paihia beach
The beach dig will be held on Jan 14 followed by the popular sandcastle comp on Jan 28.
Spectacle of sail set to return to Russell
The annual tall ships race is one of the Bay’s top sailing and social events.
News in brief: Funding boost for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The latest news from around the region.