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Speed cuts on state highways inevitable - John Wiliiamson
State highway speed cuts inevitable, but make a submission
Northland’s Mea Motu to fight for first international boxing title
Boxer Mea Motu will fight for the WBC Asia Super Bantamweight title in Dubai on Sunday.
Northland financial advisers win award for flexible working week
Quantum Financial Advisers Kerikeri won this year's Top Mortgage Employers award.
Whangārei’s Josh Welsh is country’s top building apprentice
A Northlander has been named the country’s top apprentice 'chippy'.
Think your car was stolen? Think again
Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.
Another heavy rain watch for Northland
Northland is in line for its fourth bout of heavy rain this month.
Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned
A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.
Exclusive: Contractor moves toward Forum North sale amid high-stakes council dispute
A contractor will apply to the High Court today to sell Whangārei District Council's HQ.
News bites: Aquifer survey wraps up; public appeal over Tikipunga shooting
The latest news bites from around the region.
Only 'patches' are left: A deep dive into the state of our scallops
The Advocate investigates the situation we are facing and the chances things will improve.
'Posh scrapbook' of Hokianga ferry stories to be published
In one of the true stories, a P dealer tries to hijack the ferry.
Vocational pathways encouraged through PMs award
There has been significant growth in youth pursuing vocational pathways in recent years
Whangārei Museum showing history of television in New Zealand
Evolution of TV sets explored at Whangārei Museum
Northland to get $48.6m to help build 665 new homes
Homeless people are appearing in the area and the agencies that help them are struggling.
Two people injured, house destroyed in fire
The house was already collapsing when firefighters arrived.
'Detached mentality' behind the wheel: Will speed limit cuts help?
Waka Kotahi is proposing lower speed limits on 14 stretches of Northland highways.
Take your waste away - new policy for Whangārei DoC campgrounds
Campers welcome at DoC's Whangārei campgrounds, but must take all their waste away
Majestic Princess passengers with Covid not allowed to step ashore in Northland
No concerns of community transmission of Covid from cruise ship in Northland.
Northland Kittyhawks' bowls tourney on next week
The annual bowls tournament for the Northland Kittyhawks is on again.
Native bat takes up residence in Mt Tiger forest
The long-tailed bat has a new Whangārei home.
Willow-Jean Prime and Kelvin Davis react to claims they've ignored Russell
Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime & Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis take their duty seriously.
News snippets: Cake decorators battle it out; Northland 'tooth fairy' trial starts
The latest news bites from around the region.
Inside the colourful quirky life of Whangārei Heads man killed in Parua Bay crash
Howard Harris' children let people in on the colourful personality that was their dad.
Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized
A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.
Northland Mayoral Forum chair: Local input needed as part of RMA reforms
RMA reforms happening against a backdrop of major changes globally and locally.
One person dead after Far North crash
Another person sustained moderate injuries in the crash.
New venue in Northland for Steve Smith Memorial Bowls Tournament
Steve Smith Memorial Bowls Tournament back in Northland after Covid-enforced break
Medicinal cannabis scheme to provide jobs to Far North
A medicinal cannabis company has recently secured $5m in funding to grow in Northland.
Northland initiative to get more playing rugby
Northland Rugby Union and Rugby For Life combine to get more people playing the game
Whangārei Town Basin and Waitangi Treaty Grounds feature on Australian breakfast show
Australia's the Today Show live crosses 14 times from Waitangi and Whangārei.
Public help needed to track car seen near Whangārei homicide site
Red station wagon may be linked to alleged Whangārei murder
A 'phenomenal experience' Major attractions win country's top tourism award
Over 50,000 people have visited the arts centre since it opened.