Public respond to DoC's call for info on boaties harassing orca
The incident came to light after drone footage was posted to Facebook.
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More medals for Northland paddlers
Kaitaia's Nga Hoe Horo Outrigger Canoe club was the pick of the bunch with 10 medals.
Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture
Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.
Rare Catalina flying boat finally coming to Northland
76-year-old piece of aviation history due to take part in Kaitaia Aero Club open day.
Culture the priority for Pickering
Culture and competition collide for Shakeal Pickering when he takes the field today.
Tai Tokerau stars at waka ama nationals
With two days of racing left, who knows how many medals Northland could claim?
WIN: Tickets to Bay of Islands Music Festival
WIN: Double pass to Bay of Islands Music Festival
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
News snippets from Northland
Opononi store sells $18k Lotto winner, Tropical Cyclone Tino brings 2-3m swells.
Horses live to ripe old age in Far North
Two Far North horses with long and colourful lives are enjoying their retirement years.
Bay of Islands Music Festival condensed into one day
Bay of Islands Music Festival condensed to one day of full on sounds
Heat 'plays havoc' on kiwi and other birds in Northland
Kiwi and baby kingfisher, kūkupa, and tui have been brought in dehydrated.
Tangiteroria residents to rebuild community hub after devastating fire
The Tangiteroria Sports Complex burned down on Thursday morning; police are investigating.
Far North animal rescue van has gone to the dogs
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue is fundraising for a bigger van after the old one broke down.
Northland woman charged with arranging meth deals
Northland woman charged with arranging meth deals
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Northland Regional Council not saying if it has changed stance on GMOs
Northland Regional Council not saying if it has changed its stance on GMOs.
Ruakākā resident upset about council's seawall plan
Several pōhutukawa trees might be removed to build the seawall along Princes Rd.
Truck hits railway overbridge
It's not the first time the Whangārei bridge has been struck
Removal of dead whale on Northland beach to be done by iwi
Iwi working on plan to deal with dead whale weighing about two tonnes.
Northland news in brief: Whitebait consultation, Māori leaders programme, Fritter Festival line-up
News snippets from around the region.
NCEA results not a worry for student
Thousands of students were able to access their NCEA results yesterday.
Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.
13-year-old excited for Heart Kids camp
The camp is for children with congenital heart defects.
NCEA: Student's reassuring message for school-leavers
NCEA exam results are being released.
Road cones and sign no protection for workers
Stop/go workers in Northland put at risk by speeding and abusive drivers
Speed suspected as ute crashes off road into Whangārei Park
Car crashes into popular central city park in Whangārei.
40,000 bricks for Whangārei's Hundertwasser
Volunteers recycle nearly 40,000 bricks for new Hundertwasser building in Town Basin.
IRBs and juniors in action at Ruakākā
Good conditions led to a stunning day at the beach in Ruakākā.
Tā moko: Stories from artists and those who wear the traditional ink
The Northern Advocate speaks to tā moko practitioners and those who wear moko.
Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.