World mourns loss of master waka builder, navigator
Sir Hekenukumai Busby, who revived traditional ocean voyaging, died in Kaitaia aged 86.
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No arrest in stolen vehicle and police car ramming incident
Nissan owner: "This is the best possible outcome considering."
Adam Pearse: My hopes for Northland women's rugby
These players have a real chance to make a statement that lasts.
Whangārei dogs to hit the small screen
The cute canines are in training for a serious job.
Turbo touch talent on show
Okaihau College stood out with a first and second-place finish on Wednesday.
Our guide to your weekend in the North
Looking for something to do? Here's a list of what's happening around the region.
Country rock festival clocks up 30 years
May 10-12 festival features 43 acts from the US, Australia and New Zealand at 7 venues.
Blyth Tait to judge inaugural 'Horse of the North'
Blyth Tait's insight will be a huge drawcard for Northland's horse riders.
Feiwi or kijoa? Freak fruit found growing in Kerikeri garden
Combination of two great Kiwi icons described as the 'perfect freak of nature'.
Rural crews tackle out of control burn
Whananaki Rural Fire brigade and brigade from Maungakaramea were called to the fire.
Historic art exhibition comes to Dargaville
Bees keeping kids bizzy and high tea at the movies also in this week's Kaipara news.
Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light
Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.
Two fatal crashes in North in Road Safety Week
"They are there in your life and then they are gone. It is sudden and terrible."
Bring out your boots: Northern Advocate starts winter sports boot and shoe appeal
Bring out your boots: Northern Advocate starts winter sports boot and shoe appeal
Ngāwhā Prison inmates buzzing after getting bee qualifications
Sweet result for graduates.
Northland couple kept $5.5m winning Lotto ticket in undies drawer for a week
Northland couple kept $5.5M winning Lotto ticket in undies drawer for a week.
Three Northland stores sell alcohol to minors in police/health board sting
The stores were caught selling alcohol to minors in a police/health board sting.
Police to provide security at Islamic Centre in Whangārei during Ramadan
Islamic prayer center in Whangārei to be guarded by police this Ramadan.
City RFC big winners in opening weekend
The first round of Northland women's rugby featured some massive scorelines.
Northland schools tackling the tough issues in Showquest tonight
The five schools are competing tonight for the title of regional Showquest champions.
Motorsport: Whangārei world-class, says Paddon
The Asia Pacific Rally Championship now heads overseas to Japan.
Quirky sport thrives in Kerikeri
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Woman pulled from smoking car by motorists
Police and motorists pulled a driver from her mangled car after hitting a logging truck.
Northland World War I veteran in WW100 campaign
The story of a Northland man is one of three in WW100's campaign, Finding Our Way Back
Drink-driver pleads guilty to killing Northland mother and daughter
Teen pleads guilty to drink driving causing the deaths of two Northlanders.
Northland te reo metal band Alien Weaponry release new music
Northland te reo-metal band Alien Weaponry have released a hard-hitting new track Ahi Kā.
Teen admits drink-driving causing death of Northland mum, toddler
Auckland teen admits drink driving causing death of Northland mum and daughter
Northland principal accuses ministry of being inflexible
The Ministry of Education is being urged to increase offer for Northland teachers.
Women's rugby returns to Northland
It has been five years since Northland has had a formal premier women's rugby competition.
Meth trial to enter second week
Crown witness with name suppression in Northland meth trial starts giving evidence.
Hikurangi students get Men W vaccines
175 students at Hikurangi School were vaccinated for free thanks to community donations.
Gwen Lawson: Champion of Champions pairs found
Rain couldn't stop Whangārei and Hikurangi taking out the men's and women's pairs titles.
Under staffing hindering dog control in Kaipara
Only two staff are employed by Armourguard for animal control in Kaipara.