More gold and silver medals for para swimmer
Two-year break doesn't stop Cameron Leslie winning gold at World Para Swimming Champs
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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.
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
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Ahipara books three days of Matariki celebrations
Matariki events to leave guests with better understanding of Ahipara and Māori New Year
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
Kevin Page: The biggest mug in the kitchen - sort of
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How the face of Northland's health will change
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Our Treasures: Hair today, gone tomorrow - the shortlived moustache cup
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'Protesters' target Navy ship in Ōpua
Convincing-looking riot an exercise in protecting the ship from protests and civil unrest.
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Loop Rd safety work hits another speed bump
A failed assessment and bad weather have pushed the completion of stage one into spring
Covid: 4024 new cases, nine deaths linked to virus
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Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Photos: Oromahoe School welcomes Matariki with festival of light
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The international borders are flying open in July but global issues will impact Northland.
Whangārei police execute search warrants
Northland police assure community organised crime and gangs won't be tolerated.
Hundreds flock to Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
Hihiaua Cultural Centre hosts Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai welcomes first Matariki public holiday
For the first time, we're celebrating Matariki nationwide with a public holiday
Five teams in with a chance as the last round of games remain
Hora Hora and Mid Northern a safe bet to feature in the prems rugby semis.
Whangārei residents stumped over huge deciduous council trees
Another road of nuisance trees is plaguing Whangārei residents.
Auckland daily case numbers drop below 1000 first time in 4 months
Meanwhile hospitalisation and mortality rates tell another story.
Exclusive photos: Top Kiwi stars reunite after 28 years in drama about NZ's biggest meth bust
The TV series will film on location in the Far North for seven weeks.
Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series
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Black Ferns save best for last in crushing win
The Black Ferns saved their best for last.
Oromahoe's Matariki Light Festival postponed
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