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Dargaville-based reporter Sarah Powell brings the latest news from the mighty Kaipara.
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What's On: Plan your weekend in the North
There are plenty of events on around Northland this weekend.
Wet weather heralds the start to the weekend in Northland
Wet weather is expected in Northland this weekend.
Petrol price hike hits Northland hard
Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.
Opinion: People power halts chicken farm plans
The locals took this fight seriously and opposed it, this week that translated into a win.
Settlers Day theme - the revolution of industry
Demonstrations include electricity from older-style appliances to the latest technology.
Secondary teachers reject pay offer
Teachers and principals have rejected Ministry of Education offers.
Failed chicken farm 'a missed opportunity'
Northland business leader says Tegel's failed plan has been a missed opportunity.
Company investigating after full stock truck flips
The cows were 'robust', and received the odd 'scrape or bruise'.
Plans for Tegel chicken farm near Dargaville scrapped
Animal activists delighted the plans for the farm has been scrapped.
Rubbish headache for Dargaville op shop
Donations always appreciated but removing rubbish can be expensive.
Dargaville among 20 tracks that could close
The Dargaville Racing Club is one of 20 of the country's 48 tracks that might close
New Northland $3.8m sports fund shared out
Five Northland sports facilities are set to get slice of $3.8m regional council pie.
Large crowd soaks up Ruakākā action
Good racing conditions see large crowd at Ruakākā racetrack
Northland chalk up big score in front of fans
Northland humiliate Manawatu in a Mitre 10 Cup thriller
League: Swords through to championship round after beating BOP
The Swords are now primed for a crack at Wellington this weekend.
Late season flu hits hospital patients
A late season bloom of influenza has hit Whangārei Hospital surgical ward patients
Otamatea boys loving netball at AIMS Games
Otamatea boys loving their netball at AIMS Games.
Man appeals murder conviction and sentence
Karen Edwards lives in fear her daughter's killer will be released after appeal lodged.
Lavender land yields silver lining for couple
Dargaville based reporter Rose Stirling brings you the latest news from the mighty Kaipara
Top horses in field at Ruakākā race day
Top horses in field at Ruakākā race day tomorrow
Do or die for Taniwha against Turbos tonight
Northland Taniwha face Manawatu at home tonight
Cows electrocuted by falling power lines
Eleven dairy cows were electrocuted when lines fell at a Dargaville farm.
Northland students to compete at AIMS Games
Twenty Northland schools will be represented at this year's AIMS Games.
Northlanders join NZ protests against 1080
Events were held in Whangārei, Kerikeri, Dargaville, Kawakawa and Kaitaia on Saturday.
Whangārei's Maui's Hook family opens up
Whangārei family opens up on World Suicide Prevention Day
Haami Piripi: Be brave, speak te reo Māori
Haami Piripi spoke to the Northern Advocate as part of Māori Language Week.
Taniwha come up short in epic battle with Otago
Taniwha come up short in epic battle with Otago
Concerns deepen for whale tangled in rope
Rough conditions hamper search for humpback whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands.