News in brief: Scout group's act of kindness ahead of Anzac Day; Northlander represents at Gallipoli
The latest news bites from around the region.
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‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attack
Michael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.
Onerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentenced
The Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.
Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say
In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.
Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle
Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.
Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns
Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.
Far North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changes
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
Hunt for an elusive mouse will not be the last - Kevin Page
OPINION: Going into battle armed with a wooden bowl may be one for the history books.
Irate residents sound off about new tsunami sirens
Coastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.
News briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules ease
News snippets from the Far North.
RSA hands torch to younger people at Kerikeri event
Students to run Anzac Day in town as Far North remembers.
'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail Shepherd
Gail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.
After $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquifer
Kaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.
Guard of honour for Police officer Gail Shepherd
Guard of honour for Northland police officer Gail Shepherd killed while out walking her dogs in Helena Bay. Video / The Northern Advocate
Lest We Forget: A guide to commemorating Anzac Day 2024
The day is a wider remembrance of those soldiers who have fallen.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei supermarket sells winning $1m Lotto ticket; Kerikeri crash
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Frivolous and vexatious proceedings': Māori land court judge condemns pointless litigation
The judge was not impressed with the man pointlessly wasting Māori Land Court time.
'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.
Roaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in Maungatapere
The Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.
Victim of Northland car crash was off-duty policewoman
Family members and colleagues have paid tribute to the police officer.
Pedestrian dies after being hit bar car in Helena Bay, Northland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 3:15pm.
Man who raped Dutch tourist denied parole for eighth time
Keith Anthony McEwen abducted a Dutch couple on their honeymoon.
Son held ram in headlock and called for help after finding it killed his parents
The son went searching for his parents after he couldn't find them in their home.
News in brief: Regional council receives record number of submissions; young mariners winning streak
The latest news bites from around the region.
Local Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulations
Origin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.
'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserve
A Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.
'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping iron
Two 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.
Joe Bennett: What Henry the seagull may be teaching us about our own delusions
Why seek to please a gull that would cheerfully eat our eyes?
Dedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditch
The trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.
Meet NZ's national mullet-growing champion - and he's only 10-years-old
Ted Keen has just been named the winner of Aotearoa’s Next Top Mullet.
Feijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindness
The family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.
Name suppression lapses for Far North murder accused
A homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.
'Pack a lot of punch': Why rams attack and why pet animals can be worse
Experts: It's not uncommon for farms to have one or two rams that like to charge.