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Whangārei MP Emily Henderson gives rousing maiden speech in Parliament
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson spoke of Northland's poverty during her maiden speech.

Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.

Northland's new chief nurse and midwifery officer is from the region
New chief nurse and midwifery officer returning home to Northland.

More than 200 turn up to snorkel day at Northland's Maitai Bay
This year's snorkel day at Maitai Bay was the best yet with more than 200 turning up.

Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.

$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

Green groups urge locals to sign up to no-spray register
Last spray round caused an outcry after locals say native trees targeted, weeds skipped.

More Northland boaties sign up for skipper courses
Enrolments for skippers courses have risen.

Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record
Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.

Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen
To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.

Northland news briefs: Blues heading to region
News snippets from around the region.

For the first time in 20 years, the country's top leaders at Waitangi were women.The question was how to accommodate them both as speakers
Dr Reti welcomes Ngāpuhi's signal of new approach to women speaking at Waitangi from 2022.

Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.

Tauraroa Area School's jaw-dropping gym opened
There is a world of difference between the new gym and the school's old 1970s one.

Te Hapua bush fire under control, helicopters stood down
Fire crews responded to the blaze which was on Te Hapua Rd on Sunday afternoon.

Awe-inspiring waka display a living link to the past
More than 300 paddlers and 13 canoes took part in Waitangi Day's spectacular waka display.

Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing well
Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing but more work needed before road can reopen.

Online post sparks Northland police conduct probe
Video poster defends police over words used by officer in incident

New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit
Hundreds turned out for the morning ceremony

$1.4m to extend self-administered cervical screening research
The new test is considered "gold-standard" and enables women to test themselves.

Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers
Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan
Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience

Collaboration produces The Absurditorium
Show debuts after collaboration between veteran director and upcoming playwright.

Tai Tokerau group at forefront of Aotearoa education future
It came after Ardern's said Aotearoa history would be taught in school and kura in 2022.

Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map
Young filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.

Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi
Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.

Candidates for Northland byelection meet voters
Candidates for Northland Regional Council byelection speak.

Artist Ardern wows at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
PM warmly welcomed at award-winning Whangārei cultural centre.