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Water safety messages seem to be getting through

One in five boaties in Northland still not wearing lifejackets.

Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā

Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.

Ruapekapeka remembrance heals rifts of 175 years ago

'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.

Kaipara storm past Kamo for T20 glory

Kamo had lost only one of five games leading into the final and looked the favourite.

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Trial run between Swanson and Whangārei successful

Freight on the re-opened Northland line should resume later this week.

Police seek mystery witness as murder inquiry continues

CCTV shows a woman witnessed the Kawakawa altercation that preceded a killing in Ōpua.

Historic church organ damaged, locals urged to be vigilant

St James organist has carried out a temporary fix but expert has to come up from Oamaru.

Northland news in brief: Six60 play Waitangi

Northland news in brief on Monday, January 10, 2021.

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News in brief from Northland

First home buyers looking at less desirable suburbs

Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.

Suspected gas leak in Whangārei's city centre sparks emergency response

Suspected gas leak that closed busy part of central Whangārei caused by the sewer

The year that was 2020 in photos: Lockdown, election and a tornado

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's favourite images of 2020

Northland's top 2020 Trade Me listings revealed

Northland's top 5 Trade Me listings of 2020.

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Packed Northland coastal communities are overwhelming locals

Overcrowded Northland coastal communities feeling the pinch of sharing with holidaymakers

Gibbs reaps rewards at 2021's first Ruakākā races

Macs, ridden by Craig Grylls and trained by Gibbs, crossed the line first comfortably.

Kensington's Patricia Murray makes national singles quarter-finals

Entries for the Northland Centre Open Fours close at 5pm today.