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Time for the chop? How public will decide fate of Goodhue's mullet
All Black Jack Goodhue will let the public decide on what happens to his famous mullet.
Best of 2019: Adam Pearse spends a day at the speedway
A day at the speedway couldn't have gone better for Advocate sports editor Adam Pearse.
Best of 2019: Couple among 6000-strong Auckland exodus to Northland
6000 Aucklanders moved to Northland in four years to get far from the madding crowd.
Restored tractor helps fundraisers win award
The float was promoting the Dahlias for Dementia Garden & House Tour 2020.
288.2kg blue marlin great start to season
Even though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.
Women's division of caber tossers at Waipū Highland Games
The event is one of the longest-running Scottish gatherings in the southern hemisphere.
Ocean Beach among top 10 most dangerous
With 19 rescues between 2018-19, Ocean Beach at Whangārei Heads is known to be dangerous.
Pawarenga gears up for biggest sports day of the year
Highlights include bareback horse races on the beach and a gruelling cross-country race.
Lack of funding threatens lifesaving St John Ambulance service
Deep concerns about where St John ambulance service In Northland is heading
Helping others natural as breathing for Kawakawa QSM couple
Kawakawa couple Pat and Glenys Davis have been awarded Queen's Service Medals.
Whangārei's Kim Robinson, MNZM, fighting for the deaf community
Whangārei's Kim Robinson, MNZM, has been recognised for his advocacy work for the deaf.
Best of 2019: Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove
Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove have been captured on film by a keen surfer.
Best Far North images of 2019
A new Knight, a tornado and a celebration of ocean voyaging - 2019 had it all.
Mokau Marae basketballers fill stadium
Over 200 people came along to take part or watch their whānau take to the court.
Pod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightings
The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.
Northlanders make Young NZer of the Year shortlist
Ezekiel Raui and Shay Wright have been named in the shortlist for 2020.
Man who died at Northland's Kai Iwi Lakes was Aucklander
Man who died at Northland's Kai Iwi Lakes was Aucklander
Summer concert guide: Six60, Fat Freddy's Drop, Wolfmother and more
Music to the ears: Here's the awesome list of gigs in Northland this summer.
Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport
A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it
Waipū thrash metal band Alien Weaponry Number 1 in Finland
"We knew we had a bit of a following in Scandinavia, but this is insane:" Henry de Jong.
Netballers battle in marae rebuild fundraiser
Twelve teams braved the Northland summer sun to raise some funds for the Oakura marae.
Hundreds of rescues across year by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
In 2019 the Northland Rescue Helicopter team has completed 894 rescues.
Woman in 60s is Northland's third water death in three days
Water safety warning: Swim between flags and wear lifejackets on boats and while fishing.
Demand exceeds operating theatre capacity
Northlanders waiting an average of more than 100 days for elective surgeries.
Best of 2019: North's population grew by 3600 in one year
An estimated 3600 people moved to Northland in just 12 months.
Best of 2019: Dark future of Whangārei city centre
There are 48 empty shops in the Whangarei CBD.
Dedicaton pays off as Ming selected for NZ Blind Caps team
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Council encourages freedom campers to be responsible
Council has expanded its freedom camping ambassador programme this year.
Students receive PM scholarship
One will travel to Korea while the other is off to Mexico.