Die-hard rugby fan in Northland can't wait for the games to begin
A flurry of activities planned in across Northland in the lead up to RWC2021.
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Rerengātahi website launched to help Northland Māori, community groups and small businesses
New website to help Northland Māori, community groups and small businesses post-Covid.
Cost of camping at Kaipara's Taharoa Domain to increase
A new fee system is being introduced to replace off-peak and peak visitor time fees.
Northland photographer snapped Queen for NZ Post's 1977 anniversary stamps
Northland man recalls photographing Queen for Silver Jubilee stamps.
Voting starts soon in Northland local body elections with two voting systems being used
Two voting systems being used in Northland local body elections
News briefs: Pair injured in Whangārei crash, Meet the Candidates in Kerikeri
The latest news bites from around the Northland region.
Kevin Page: The three times my 'full-blown royalist' self met the Queen
A royal poster given to a young Kevin Page led him down a path of 'full-blown royalist'.
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
'Te reo table' lets learners practice Māori in cafe setting
'No one's going to call you out for being wrong. It's just about giving it a crack.'
What would you do with $4m of council cash? Meeting comes up with raft of ideas
Demise of seawalls means council share of funds available for other projects.
Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.
Pukenui records the largest growth in Northland on the housing front
More re-financing and fewer sales at auctions impacting Northland's housing market.
Queen Elizabeth death: 'She was a wonderful, strong role model... for women'
Northlanders pay their respects to an extraordinary Queen, including a Ngāpuhi matriarch.
Hector's dolphin makes unusual 1000km trip north
A marine mammal expert says if the dolphin likes what it sees it may choose to stay.
Football: Central Brown Pacifika wins plate final in first year
Whangārei hosts top class football as the season draws to a close.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
'She's had 96 years of wonderful life' Rugby greats reflect on meeting the Queen
All Blacks with Northland connections pay tribute to the Queen.
Young Northland leaders reminisce about audience with the Queen
Youth leaders speak about their experience with the Queen in Buckingham Palace.
News in brief: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition a
News snippets from across the region.
Northland Taniwha academy player makes NZ age-grade side
Whangārei-based Rory Woods selected in NZ U19 rugby team to tour South Africa.
4532 ACC claims in Northland in 10 years for motorcycle injuries spark upgrade of sections of state highway
Northland highway stretches to be upgraded to keep motorcyclists safe
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Northland schools pay tribute to 'truly inspirational' monarch
Students wrote letters of condolence to the new King Charles III.
'I get tears when we talk about it' Northlanders join world in mourning the Queen
Her Majesty visited Northland several times during her 70-year reign.
$14m indoor sports complex a 'game-changer' for Kaikohe
New facility will cater for 25 codes plus arts and cultural events when it opens in 2024
'She was just a wonderful, loved lady' Northlanders recall early meetings with Queen
Many Northlanders recall seeing the Queen on her visits in the 50s and 60s.
Northlanders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral early on Friday NZT.
Roads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damage
Politicians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.
'Thank you for making me who I am': Outgoing mayor Sheryl Mai
Mayor Sheryl Mai leaves crunchies, rocks and alligators behind as she steps down.
Women's Rugby World Cup put in the frame
Fans can purchase tickets through QR codes on nation themed frames along the Hatea Loop.
Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
Researcher says boarding schools need to create a sense of belonging and care.
Bay News: Get the jump on your fears and go skydiving
A weekly catch-up on news from the Bay of Islands
A cut above the rest: Heller Sharp Blacks take bronze at world champs
A pair of Northland butchers have made their mark on the profession's world stage.
Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
Carter says people have always been at the heart of what he does.