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The driver of a ute failed to follow a slight kink in the road, causing the crash.
John Williamson: We need to keep dogs restrained both at home and in the car
Dogs are often seen as part of the family, so it's no surprise they're in our cars.
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Far North students sing their hearts out at top choral competition
Kaitaia College choir is the school's first choir in 26 years.
Comment: Enabling Māori enterprise key to a prosperous Te Tai Tokerau
One major challenge we face as a region is major economic disparity of wealth and income.
Is Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?
The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.
Share a grin: Free toothbrush campaign for Northland kids in need
A new charitable programme is under way to address the poor oral health of Northland kids.
Crawford Farms regional supreme winners
Winners will host a field day on September 8
'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence
'Warmest welcome ever': All Blacks arrive in Northland
Local hapū's gift of a carved taiaha 'hugely humbling', All Black captain Sam Cane says.
Fur seal surprises locals in Ōtangarei
Lucille the fur seal took a nap in an Ōtangarei carpark.
Dr Nick Chamberlain lands top Health NZ position
Dr Nick Chamberlain is the first permanent appointment at Health NZ.
Covid: 5499 new cases, 18 deaths; Govt can't rule out future lockdowns
'Each variant has had different characteristics,' says Ayesha Verrall.
'It just proves what a little community can do': Kaikohe, Taitokerau health volunteers honoured in national awards
Win is all the sweeter for Taitokerau Border Control given the controversy at the time.
High school acts excel at Smokefreerockquest Northland regional heats
Smokefreerockquest Northland regional heats uncover hidden talent.
Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences
More gold and silver medals for para swimmer
Two-year break doesn't stop Cameron Leslie winning gold at World Para Swimming Champs
Northpower ownership stays with consumers
Ownership of electricity distribution company Northpower not changing after review
Rag monsters and fatbergs costing Kaipara ratepayers thousands to clear
Kaipara ratepayers stung to clear rag monsters and fatbergs from wastewater system.
Northland embraces Matariki as new holiday nears
A guide to just some of the many events marking Matariki this weekend and beyond.
'All that I imagined': Joy as Tokyo teen starts school in Northland after two-year wait
After two years of online lessons Yuki can finally meet her teachers and classmates.
Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses
The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
Northland news in brief: Aggravated robbery in Parua Bay, switch to fibre broadband
The latest news from around the region.
Emily Henderson: Fair isn't giving everyone the same thing - it's giving them what they need
Emily Henderson provides insight into what central support is being offered to communities
Bay of Islands Plumbing & Gas wins supreme Master Plumber of the Year Award
Kerikeri firm is declared Master Plumber of the Year
Transformer fire cuts power to nearly 600 Ruakākā homes
People can stay up to date on the power outage by checking the Northpower website.
One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa
Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa
Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.
Three charged over alleged armed robbery
The robbery in Parua Bay reportedly involved a firearm.
Festivities for inaugural Matariki public holiday
Matariki celebrations in Te Tai Tokerau.
Official opening of $15.3m Sweetwater water infrastructure
Kaitāia expected to be drinking water from the new Sweetwater source next month
Ahipara books three days of Matariki celebrations
Matariki events to leave guests with better understanding of Ahipara and Māori New Year