Dargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Dargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.
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Thousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.
Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.
Saving drowning holidaymakers in Northland haunts rescuer
Kimi Oshiro's advice for Northlanders is to take water safety messages seriously.
Important drawcard: Northland showcased as major foodie destination
Foodie visitors to Northland can indulge in the region's best eats thanks to new videos.
Review on future lifeguard patrols may include Kai Iwi Lakes
Surf Life Saving NZ wants a regional water safety to help plan for the future.
Officer justified in shooting at man who injured police dog
The IPCA chairman commended the dog handler for his actions.
New Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costs
Mayor Craig Jepson wants to simplify council processes and focus on expenditure.
The big chill: Kerikeri to boast coldest night on record since 1994
Northlanders should wrap up warm as Antarctic chill heads our way.
High-voltage transmission lines for above tourist rail trail
Concern over the overhead power lines buzzing and swinging in the wind above trail users.
Kaipara deputy mayor wants voters to have their say in the local elections
The final current-term council meeting ended with politicians' valedictory speeches.
'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.
Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest
DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki
Teenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stop
The 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.
Kaipara's six mayoral candidates on their plans for the district
Kaipara District Council mayoral candidates on their plans for the district.
Tough times for health staff, patients in Dargaville
Dargaville Medical Centre is down half its doctors.
Northlanders share memories and aroha with royal family
Condolence books available at libraries and council offices until Memorial Day on Sept 26.
Cost of camping at Kaipara's Taharoa Domain to increase
A new fee system is being introduced to replace off-peak and peak visitor time fees.
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith reflects on his time leading the district
Kaipara is a blend of the past, present and future.
Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
Kaitaia sets new NZ winter weather record
Figures confirm what we all suspected: 2022's winter was the warmest & wettest on record.
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
Where and when to meet Northland local body election candidates.
Father and son seeking return of piece of family history
Trevor Griffiths wants his father's irreplaceable Gurkha knife back.
'Nowhere is too small': Dargaville Little Theatre to perform in Wellington
Productions Out of Mind and If Only will be performed in Wellington in September.
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
Kaikohe farmer receives hefty fine for not registering nearly 500 cattle
Despite warnings and action, the farmer didn't improve the situation, says MPI.
Northland students learn at pest control programme
Northland students get stuck into the Enviroschools Project Pest Control Programme.
Channel Infrastructure's Marsden Pt site's new power supply could include huge solar farm
Massive solar farm could be part of Channel Infrastructure's Marsden Pt power supply
Muslim group from Hamilton coming to Northland to talk about Islam
Roadshows in Northland this weekend to educate people on the teachings of Islam.
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem
'Let's Get to School' campaign to target Northland's absentee students
The "Let's Get to School" campaign aims to get Northland's truants back into class.