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![NorthTec considers cuts; union condemns move as 'callous'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
NorthTec considers cuts; union condemns move as 'callous'
NorthTec might cut Safe Trade courses, making about seven staff redundant.
![Schools can visit Treaty Grounds - virtually](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Schools can visit Treaty Grounds - virtually
Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer virtual tours for schools
![Open dialogue bridges the gaps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Open dialogue bridges the gaps
Creating a safe space where all conversations are valued is the goal.
![Beef operation cleans up in Farm Environment awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Beef operation cleans up in Farm Environment awards
Jeff Martin and Helen Linssen winners in Northland Farm Environment Awards
![Artists ready to return to stage under level 1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Artists ready to return to stage under level 1
Event organisers and artists glad to get back in business under level 1.
![Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush
According to swamp farmers, the cost was huge if the pumps had stayed off for a long time.
![Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers
Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.
![Kiwis Team Racing complete teams hat-trick](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kiwis Team Racing complete teams hat-trick
A mass of Kerikeri's finest sailors took the waters to find a winner yesterday.
![Police pursuits on rise in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.
![Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland
The Provincial Growth Fund project is intended to revitalise Northland rail.
![Smokefree and vapefree maunga a first for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Smokefree and vapefree maunga a first for Northland
Maunga declared smokefree and vapefree in a first for Northland.
![Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires
In Kaeo, gusts reached up to 96km/h.
![Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.
![John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.
![Northland timber manufacturer proposes 4-day week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland timber manufacturer proposes 4-day week
Union fears 70pc of workers at Carter Holt Harvey Marsden Point plant to lose their jobs.
![Being a tourist in your own country: Northland's first long weekend since lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Being a tourist in your own country: Northland's first long weekend since lockdown
Tourism operators, hotels, campgrounds and museums open their doors over the long weekend.
![Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.
![Eastwood: Essential funding waiting for Northland clubs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Eastwood: Essential funding waiting for Northland clubs
With only 40 applications so far, clubs are being urged to take up the chance for funding.
![Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison
Despite the effect of Covid-19, netball is on its way back to Northland's courts.
![300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Sport has the ability to unite and cut across all layers of society - Duane Dalton.
![Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill
News snippets from across the region.
![Services to resume for religious groups](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Services to resume for religious groups
Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.
![Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.
![Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat
The 47-year-old mother of four will look to unseat National's Dr Shane Reti.
![Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic
Nurses and healthcare assistants have been working at capacity without outside support.