'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.
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Northland community groups get $3M in grants from Foundation North
Support for not-for-profit sector, and organisations making a "positive difference".
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Quarry Arts Centre are firing up the kiln for annual Summer Do
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Art meets architecture in Whangārei
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Whānau regroup for final fundraising effort
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Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.
Lawson: Bowlers prepare for busy season
Nine Northland bowlers are competing in the NZ open singles and pairs in Christchurch.
Kaikohe's new sub-acute mental health unit opens
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Farewell to racing club stalwart, David Reid
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Whangārei man changes lives of Myanmar children
Mark Nicholls's team offered dental treatment for 220 children in remote Myanmar village.
Northland images from Advocate photographer John Stone
Royal tour, kapa haka and the Town Hall fire caught on camera.
Michael Cunningham's best 2019 sports photos
As the paper's authority on surfing, Michael Cunningham has perfected surf photography.
Open day at Bay of Islands archaeological dig
Mangahawea Bay, on Moturua Island, is one of the oldest known inhabited sites in Aotearoa.
The ol' Highland Games celebrate a new decade
Waipū welcomed the New Year with the 149th Highland Games at the Caledonian Park.
'Apocalyptic' haze makes its way to Northland skies
Effects of Aussie bushfires will be more visible today.
'Massive' response as St John sausage sizzle returns
New location on private land gets around bylaw limiting St John to two sizzles a year.
Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..
Kiwi returned to wild after hatching drama
Kiwi egg discovered by farmer while cutting flax, started hatching on way to bird centre.
Campers hand-pick Whangārei as their holiday destination
New Zealanders and foreigners alike love Northland and enjoy its stunning beaches.
Tania Whyte's best sports photos of 2019
Tania Whyte's ability to catch special sporting moments in the act is unparalleled.
Awards help entrants lift their game
Northland entrants prepare for Dairy Industry Awards.
Women show their strong side at Highland Games
2020 was the first time the Waipū games had a women's heavyweight division.
Caledonia is calling again
Waipū celebrated the 149th Highland Games with 14 clans and thousand of visitors.
Police praise for 'best New Year's Eve' yet
Thousands greet new decade in Northland with little trouble, even in hotspots like Paihia.
Blaze threatens homes in early hours of 2020
Fire's timing - minutes after midnight - suggests fireworks as the cause.
Roaming dog killed family pet while they slept
A Kaikohe family are devastated their Labrador was mauled to death while they slept.
Anderson cleans up at Pawarenga sports day
About 1500 people gathered at the water's edge for the annual sports event.