Two newborn fairy terns push up population of endangered bird
Two chicks, one at Mangawhai and the other at Pakiri, hatched on Thursday.
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Northern Advocate collects toys for children in need
The Northern Advocate asks for people to donate toys, games and non-perishable food.
Bluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthday
The Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.
Women's golf team set to avenge men's loss
The women's team will look to better the men's team's 10th-place finish from last week.
Croquet players battle the rain
The rain soon drifted away to give the players a great afternoon of croquet.
Mangawhai faces population growth challenges
The beachside settlement is transforming into a town
Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game
The visitors had lost three wickets for three runs at the start of their batting innings.
Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection
The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.
Urgent $1.4 million Dargaville wastewater sludge removal planned
Council has approved a $1.4 million sludge removal operation.
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results
Northlanders packed out the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge over the weekend.
Santa is back in Whangārei town
Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.
Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final
It should be an entertaining contest when the two sides meet at Cobham Oval on the 21st.
Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury
The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.
Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'
We all love a bit nostalgia, but "Snoopy's Christmas" is definitely outdated.
Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head
With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.
Can NRU get junior rugby right?
Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.
Students try their hand at golf croquet
Three schools from the area came to learn from some of New Zealand's best players.
Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade
The kennel is part of Kamo Kids' Christmas parade float.
Heape latest racing club life member
A member since 2008, Shayne Heape has made a significant contribution to the club.
Northland bowls: Junior open pairs winners crowned
The men's division final went down to the last bowl of the last end to find a winner.
Anika Moa performing at this weekend's Christmas festival
With parades and a festival there's plenty of festive spirit in Northland.
Northland cyclists hoping to inspire
After such loss, Dianne Neal and Lesley Parton have found solace in cycling.
Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga
They'll do health checks, desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and operations.
Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum
Minister Nanaia Mahuta and MP Willow-Jean Prime attend a Housing Forum in Whangārei.
Ngāpuhi Festival postponed until 2021
The biennial festival was thought to be happening in 2020 but it's been put off.
Eastwood: Daylight Saving a great chance for exercise
Eastwood is hoping to see a lot more people out and about over the next few weeks.
New medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialists
Northland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.
Local tennis, golf and bowls results
Northland 's senior tennis club competition is in full swing after three rounds.
Northland waterbug taking on the world
Billie Scott, 20, has tried it all - surfing, kitesurfing, foiling, windsurfing.
Waipū golfers take top honours
It was the third win a row for the Waipū women's golf team at the annual event.
Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone
Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.
New exhibition explores Captain Cook
The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.
Inside man: Robbery plan devised by ex-Warehouse worker
Former employee jailed for helping plan aggravated robbery of the Dargaville Warehouse.
Fire restrictions in force but little relief so far for firefighters
Permits required for most outdoor fires across Northland as of 8am yesterday.