Eastwood: Swim Reaper back to stop drownings
Swimmers might get a surprise the next time they go to a Northland beach this summer.
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Year 4-6 athletes put on a show
About 400 children from at least 30 schools gathered for the annual athletics day.
Ministers visit Waitangi for Ngāpuhi settlement hui
It comes after the Crown removed its recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Community charged after landlord requests removal of EV station
The EV charger was installed five years ago by Northpower.
Christmas trees bring joy to community
St John's Golden Church in Kamo has more than 50 trees on display.
Port storm: The region and town set to be at the heart of a new goldrush
Is Northland ready for a big new port handling containers and cars?
Northland College fixing oversight which led to law breach
The board have been working hard.
Police investigate death of man at Marsden Cove Marina
Police investigation launched after man found dead at marina.
Scores of Santas to descend on Kerikeri
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Santa braces for hectic Far North schedule
At least 12 events in the Far North alone will keep Santa busy between now and Christmas.
Tennis Northland's plea for more numbers
Is the future of Northland's premier tennis competition in jeopardy?
Crown and Ngāpuhi to build new mandates for Treaty negotiations
Tūhoronuku's mandate is no longer fit for Ngāpuhi, the Government says.
Two newborn fairy terns push up population of endangered bird
Two chicks, one at Mangawhai and the other at Pakiri, hatched on Thursday.
Northern Advocate collects toys for children in need
The Northern Advocate asks for people to donate toys, games and non-perishable food.
Far North teen brings Māori culture to Greenland
Yves Brown, 18, also got to open a Six60 concert in Copenhagen and hang out with the band
Bluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthday
The Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.
Women's golf team set to avenge men's loss
The women's team will look to better the men's team's 10th-place finish from last week.
Croquet players battle the rain
The rain soon drifted away to give the players a great afternoon of croquet.
Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game
The visitors had lost three wickets for three runs at the start of their batting innings.
Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection
The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.
Photos: Tastes of the North Garden Party
A good crowd turned out to the Copthorne for the Tastes of the North Garden Party.
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results
Northlanders packed out the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge over the weekend.
Santa is back in Whangārei town
Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.
Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final
It should be an entertaining contest when the two sides meet at Cobham Oval on the 21st.
Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury
The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.
'Busy Bees' keep Northland babies warm
Volunteers range in age from 20-90 and knit, sew and crochet all manner of warm babywear.
Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'
We all love a bit nostalgia, but "Snoopy's Christmas" is definitely outdated.
Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head
With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.
Can NRU get junior rugby right?
Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.
A shocking crime, an awful childhood, and the new court trying to make a difference
A shocking crime, an awful childhood, and a new kind of court trying to break the cycle.
Students try their hand at golf croquet
Three schools from the area came to learn from some of New Zealand's best players.
Photos: Kerikeri High raft race 2019
Twenty-four rafts of varying seaworthiness competed in 46th raft race at Kerikeri Basin.
Couple buzzing about new business concept
A Far North electronics company's new idea aims to keep bees happy year round.
Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade
The kennel is part of Kamo Kids' Christmas parade float.