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Whangārei used to be the place you stopped only for a toilet break. Not any more.

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

"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."

Latest news in brief from Northland

News snippets from Northland.

Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed

Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs

Bay News: Raising money for cancer treatment; books for kids

A weekly round-up of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

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.

Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall

Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.

News in brief from Northland

News snippets from Northland

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.

Comment: Sobering lessons on life from a sprightly centenarian

Kevin came across a bloke who really put life into perspective.

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.

One dead after Dargaville crash

The person was found deceased in the vehicle when emergency services arrived.