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Massive avocado orchard for sale
One of Northland's biggest avocado orchards is up for sale.
#schoolstrike4climate movement arrives in NZ
Greta Thunberg: "We are striking because we have done our homework and they have not."
Northland councils yet to decide on support of fireworks ban
Northlanders have their say on banning private sales on fireworks.
Northland youth unemployment rate lowest in 15 years
An MSD-funded programme is helping reduce the numbers of unemployed youth.
Photos: 6000-plus at Warriors vs Tigers clash
Northern Advocate photographer John Stone captured all the support.
Northland property values continue to rise
Northland property values continue to rise.
Photos: Northland Field Days attracts thousands
Photographer John Stone visited the event in Dargaville on Friday.
Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change
Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change.
Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.
OneRoof hotlist: Must-see Northland homes
This week's picks: A romantic home, a lifestyle block with lake views, and a cute cottage.
Thousands expected in Dargaville for last day of Northland Field Days today
Thousands expected in Dargaville for last day of Northland Field Days today.
To bee or not to bee: Late reprieve saves school's honey plans
It's been a blow for the Northland school.
Plan your weekend in Northland
Looking for something to do in Northland this weekend? Check out our listing.
Northlanders urged to look after wetlands
Northlanders urged to look after their wetlands
New GM for Northland's regional tourism org
Tania Burt has been appointed new general manager for the tourism side of Northland Inc.
Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
Farah Palmer Cup coming to Northland
Northland will be the newest region to join the domestic women's rugby competition.
Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users
The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.
Oceania Marine trims its interiors operation
Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.
Taitokerau network set up Māori businesses and professionals
New service has been set up for Taitokerau Māori businesses and others who work with them
Kawakawa's Bark in the Park attracts 250 dogs and their owners
Kawakawa's Bark in the Park attracts 250 dogs and their owners.
Historic Stone Store papers returned after half a century
Stolen pages from Stone Store ledger returned to Kerikeri after more than 50 years.
Days away from Warriors contest in Whangārei
The Warriors will visit 13 schools over three days, promoting rugby league in Northland.
Playing mad Ophelia a highlight for local actor
Whangārei actor Summer Millett says roles is fun and emotionally exhausting.
Farm grown truths
There's nothing like a good dose of farm life to humble your children.
Great scenes from swim carnival
A day of fun in Dargaville for the secondary school swimming carnival.