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NDHB stays mute on cyber security despite rising attacks
When asked by the Northern Advocate to elaborate, the DHB would not comment publicly.
Whāngarei's Bradley Cunningham hangs up his firefighter's hat almost 50 years later
Whangārei fire service senior station officer Bradley Cunningham retiring after 46 years.
Testing starts at Northland's newest power station
Budget, timing hut by Covid but Ngāwhā still due to start supplying power by Christmas.
John Bain calls on former NRC colleagues to resign over Māori seats
The long-serving former councillor is urging cohesive action over the contentious issue.
Police in 'heightened state of awareness' following latest Far North shooting
Police are gearing up for more trouble following a drive-by shooting in the Far North.
Taniwha fall to Auckland in the Mitre 10 Cup
Northland's 19-year winless run at Eden Park continues.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Northland's Swamp Palace may have had final show
Survey on future of Oruru's Swamp Palace gets fewer than 200 responses so far.
Disability inequity no surprise to Northlanders
The report stated 31 per cent of disabled people lived in a mouldy home.
Most Northpower customers to get $220.80 electricity discount
60,000 Northpower customers to share $10.2 million payout.
News snippets from Northland
Shearing back at A&P show after 30 years; and kapa haka competition.
Sad story prompts mum to offer her eggs
Whangārei mother doesn't think twice about offering her eggs to client.
Ōhaeawai locals demand a say on planned storage dam
If it goes ahead as planned the lake will cover 30ha and store 1.4m cubic metres of water.
Winners of Westpac Northland Business Champions awards
244 Northland businesses and individuals entered the Westpac Northland Business awards.
Historic wins for Labour in Whangārei and Northland electorates
Red letter day as Whangārei and Northland both held by Labour for the first time
Northlanders' plans for poll over Māori wards could be scuppered by Minister
Local Govt Minister may do away with public polls on Māori wards.
Reader and Murray shine in singles
It was the 17th title for Reader and 13th for Murray.
Two Whangārei primary schools burgled
Two Whangārei primary schools experienced break-ins with $12,000 of stolen items.
Saving Dottie: Mercy dash brings newborn back to mum
Little Dottie's grateful mum praises rescue crew, urges people to support fundraiser.
Owners hopeful big cat park to re-open by Christmas
Tourism and business leader excited at the impending re-opening of wildlife park in Kamo.
Former Russell Station Manager and St John Paramedic Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award
Russell's Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award.
More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
Bay of Islands Music Fest adds Dave Dobbyn to line-up
NZ artists add star power to January 8 festival, with Benee, The Beths and Tami Neilson.
Circumnavigating the country on horseback
A woman is circumnavigating the country to raise awareness for Leg-Up Trust.
Local French interpreter worries for her elderly mum in France terrorist attacks
Northland French interpreter said Muslim migrants not integrating well to society.
Heritage assessment finds nothing significant in building on Puriri Park Rd
Group calls on Kāinga Ora to halt Whangārei state housing development pending assessment.
Northland's endangered tara iti/fairy tern get no-fly zone
Northland fairy tern under threat from low-flying aircraft.
Hihiaua Cultural Centre takes out the big honour in NZ Architecture awards
Two Northland buildings win at New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Kaikohe's free dental service folds, 1300 still on waiting list
Free trial was supposed to pave the way for permanent, koha-based dental clinics.
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning from fire officials and local SPCA.