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Northland doused by heavy rains overnight
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Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.
Work to resume on vandalised sculpture
Attack on iwi-commissioned art led ex-MP to hit out at 'dorks' and 'Facebook scribblers'.
'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
Northland Principals worry the Interim Response Fund in the region is "just not enough".
Northland beach community wants urgent action on coastal erosion
Coastal community in Northland fighting beachfront erosion
Photos: Bouncy castles, ponies and a big blue tractor
The Pink Ribbon Gala at Barge Park might become an annual event.
Shane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reported
Opinion: Emergency department wait times need to be reported publicly.
Sharks beaten by one point in club rugby nail-biter
Sharks gutted they allowed the match to slip from their grip at the death.
Nine deaths, less than 5000 new Covid cases today
The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers stands at 6904.
'Huge step': PSA members to vote on DHB offer after 18 months of pay negotiation
The offer is almost five times more than what the DHBs initially brought to the table.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
6369 new Covid cases in the community, 13 deaths
The seven-day average of new community cases is about 1000 down on a week ago.
Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Welsh team visit game's venue to check on facilities
Semenoff Stadium facilities checked out by women's rugby team reps.
Hapū take a stand against gang violence in Kaikohe
Five hapū have joined forces to impose a rāhui, or cultural ban, on gang violence.
Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
'We are the future': Northland youth share their views on 'climate budget'
Young Northlanders at school today may be profoundly affected by climate change as adults.
Opinion: More beans, the merrier, says Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson's mind takes a deep dive into thoughts about beans.
Concern grows for elderly Northlanders as winter bills soar
Freezing pensioners are staying in bed all day to stay warm as the cost of living soars.
Trying to make sense of the complex world of cryptocurrency
Joe Bennett explores the ups and downs of trying to join in the cryptocurrency movement.
Northland news in brief: Environmental award winners; airport consultation extended
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: 'Boldness has genius, power and magic in it'
Whatever you can do or dream of, you can begin it, columnist Carolyn Hansen suggests.
Boaties pluck kayakers to safety in Whangārei Heads
Boaties rescue kayakers missing in the water at Parua Bay, Whangārei Heads.
Kerikeri retirees dig deep to help a 'great humanitarian cause'
Village holds dinner and raffle to raise funds for Red Cross work to help Ukraine.
Adventures looms as construction for new destination playground progresses
The Pohe Island destination playground will open later this year.
Targeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announced
Ministers have outlined a range of funding to assist Māori health and economic wellbeing.
Live: 25 Covid-related deaths, 6862 new cases, 350 people in hospital
A new round of booster shots for our most vulnerable will be available from July.
High school students ask for community's help with life-changing experience
The trip will craft and hone numerous life skills the teens can take forward post-school.
School kids lend a hand for colourful change
Parua Bay students leave colourful hand prints on bus shelter visual upgrade at Tamaterau
Rāhui against gun violence declared in Kaikohe
There was a large turnout this morning for a march through Kaikohe to take a stand against gun violence. Video / Northern Advocate
Rāhui against gang violence declared in Kaikohe
More than 150 people marched against gun and gang violence in Kaikohe.
Mix of youth and experience to front Northland's NPC campaign
New NPC format excites Northland head coach.