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Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen

To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.

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.

Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing well

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

Up to 25,000 crowd Waitangi on national day

This year's crowd was almost half of what attended last year's 180th anniversary.

Online post sparks Northland police conduct probe

Video poster defends police over words used by officer in incident

$1.4m to extend self-administered cervical screening research

The new test is considered "gold-standard" and enables women to test themselves.

Collaboration produces The Absurditorium

Show debuts after collaboration between veteran director and upcoming playwright.

Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges

PM let slip news of wedding plans 'soon' during visit to Maori Wardens with daughter Neve

New era for hapū as 'living cultural centre' opens

A $1.25m PGF grant allowed the rebuilding of Rewa's Village, now called Te Ahurea.

Kiwi lucky to survive dog attack in Northland

Reckless: Dog was off the leash when it grabbed the mature female.

Health Minister calls for resolution to GP/Mahitahi stoush

On Wednesday, the Northern Advocate revealed the near-complete relationship breakdown.

News snippets from Northland

Feelers finish tour in North; and mobile GP clinic at Pataua.

Northland writer's first novel wins international award

The novel's main character follows a path similar to the author's own.

Hikurangi and Kensington dominate bowls finals

Kensington will now represent the Centre in the Mercedes Cup on May 8.

SH1 north of Whangārei affected by two-car crash

Traffic is backing up on State Highway One north of Whangārei after a two-car crash

Swimming stalwart's vision realised

Ester's vision was that all kids, regardless of their situation, should be taught to swim.