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Intense day of judging ahead of Whangārei Orchid Society show
A broad range of the exotic flowers are on display at Forum North.
Kaikohe trust lauded for saving district's ailing waterways
A scheme to keep young men off the streets has turned into an environmental mission.
Marsden Point protest: An inside look at life at Camp Spearhead - take two
The Advocate hears what the past 100 days of protesting have been like at Camp Spearhead.
Vaughan Gunson: I understand now why people fork out to have themselves pampered
Maybe it is a pleasure I can dare to know again one day.
Comment: You've got to hand it to world's lefties
Nick Hudson was skinny, blond and brave, while I was a fat, red-headed coward
Northland sun shines bright as Ricky Houghton is laid to rest
Hundreds gathered in the Far North to farewell Far North rangatira Ricky Houghton.
People urged to steer clear of dead whale in Kaipara
The whale washed up near Te Kōpuru on the west coast of Northland.
Burglar steals cigarettes - then sells them just down the road
Teen burgles service station then sells loot just down the road.
Live: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap up
There are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
'Someone is going to be killed': Concern over pothole danger, car damage
High rainfall and unstable ground conditions make Northland roads
Far North community advocate Ricky Houghton to be laid to rest today
Far North rangatira Ricky Houghton tangihanga to be held today.
Whangārei council under fire for $9.5m Three Waters funding
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says the council is still "hostile" towards the reform.
The End: Covid killed one of NZ's last video stores
Video stores edged out as Covid and streaming brings end to an era.
Pohe Island BMX track closed; and MP Kelvin Davis Covid-positive
The latest news bites from around the region.
Subdivision would 'tip the balance' from rural to urban, commissioners say
Concerns raised over lot sizes, loss of rural character, and disappearing productive land.
Full steam ahead for record container delivery at Northport
Bad weather originally hampered the container ship's record delivery to Northland.
Live: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICU
Winter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.
Spotlight to shine on pivotal Paihia history on new trail walk
Historic legacy trail project set to uplift the nationally significant story of Paihia.
Kaumātua calls for stolen plinths to be returned
Plea for informational plinths describing history of Ahipara to be returned
News briefs: Covid outbreak closes hospital wards, Ōtaua house fire, car spiked in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland grown veggie mince to hit national supermarket shelves
Whangārei business Olive & Ash to supply New World nationwide with meat alternative.
John Williamson: The pain relief debacle in police roadside drug tests
Common sense along with better education and knowledge about prescription drugs is needed.
Bay News: New cycleway being constructed, Glow Show returns
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Northport expansion could create jobs boom, report says
The port could bring about huge job opportunities not often created in New Zealand.
Exotic Orchids show an early bloomer
The flowers grow around the world, with the number of species exceeded only by grasses.
Lotto: Two players win $500k each, Powerball jackpot grows to $14m
Saturday night could see a $14 million winner.
10,320 Covid cases and 34 virus-related deaths; 744 people in hospital
It was hoped the school holidays would act as a circuit breaker, but figures remain high.
'Appalling' mistake: PM criticised over gift to US president
Swamp kauri bowl gifted to the US President is causing controversy in Te Tai Tokerau.
Overnight drenching adds to huge July rainfall
More wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.
Hiked fee to play at public stadium puts off amateur sport
Local sports teams are dismayed they can no longer afford to play at Semenoff Stadium.
Northland Inc: Let's stand in the future and dream backwards for our mokopuna
The impact of climate change is creeping into every crevasse of our terrain.
Briefs: Hundertwasser a hit, online babysitting course, missing dogs
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Common humanity underpins rational discussion
We need to find a way to stand our ground - without needing to level everyone around us.