Inspired wahine shaves her 13-year-old dreadlocks for mental health awareness
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The country comes to town: Whangārei A&P Show is back
Saturday promises to be a day packed to the brim with fun for all ages.
Whangārei rowing girls paddle to success at regatta
The Whangārei novice girls squad cleaned up at the large regatta.
Whangārei urged to make the most of tourism accolades
Today’s travellers are seeking something deeper than just good scenery, tourism boss says.
Race Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia ban
The mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.
'Everyone is struggling': Soaring power bills take their toll
Northland residents are having great difficulty keeping up with their power bills.
'Enormous' $10 million cannabis seizure by Northland police
Police cannot rule out further arrests or charges in relation to the operations.
One dead after Tūtūkākā Coast crash
A person has died after two vehicles collided on Ngunguru Rd.
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Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.
Northland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23K
The worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.
Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
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Bay News: Raising money for cancer treatment; books for kids
A weekly round-up of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed
Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs
A bicultural perspective: Award-winning Kerikeri High School teacher's passion for te ao Maori
Kerikeri High School's Jane Jarman has received a National Excellence in Teaching Award.
Shearing: Toa Henderson hopes rain stays away for Whangarei
"We’re praying we will get there. We should get there, but it has been a bit wet up here."
Northlander's weigh in on the 'Make it 16' debate
The Advocate chatted to locals about their thoughts.
Change of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwi
Man who owns dog that killed kiwi in Northland wants to change his guilty plea
Two seriously injured in head-on smash
Two rescue helicopters flew the injured to Whangārei Hospital.
Pay rise for Northland community nurses, but GP nurses excluded
Community health workers are in for a pay rise across Northland.
It's merry and bright at St John's Golden Church
St John's Golden Church, Whangārei is hosting a festive show of about 50 Christmas trees.
Whangārei Primary School celebrates anniversary in style
Students and teachers dressed up in Victorian clothing to mark 150 years of education.
Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing
Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.
Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series
Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.
Enough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbing
Dairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers
Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall
Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.
It's a no: Far North dog enthusiasts oppose site of new off-leash dog park
Far North dog owners have given a big paws down to the site of a new designated dog park.
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Why Ecklonia Kelp is the backbone of our ocean ecosystems, and what you can do to help.
A local group is restoring the oceans spirit out in Tūtūkākā
Two injured after serious crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North
Police responded to the crash near Thompson Place in Cable Bay just before 7pm
More than 80 per cent of disabled Northlanders feel let down by their councils
Consultation under way on making Northland more accessible for the disability sector
Covid: 58 deaths, 27,076 new cases, 10 in ICU in past week as infections keep rising
The highest number of new cases in months have been reported today.