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News briefs: KDC appoints interim CEO; Kids wanted for special Women's Rugby World Cup jobs
The latest news bites from around the region.
Defence force dispose of explosive device at quarry site
A special defence force unit travelled from Auckland to detonate the device.
Blackadder comes to Northland with shows in Kerikeri, Whangārei and Kaitaia
A show based on a hit TV series will visit Whangārei, Kaitaia and Kerikeri next month.
'Third-world disease' in Northland to be tackled with new national register
Northland recorded 12 new cases of rheumatic fever last year.
How Charles and the police dog met the Queen
Police dog handler Charles Payne accidentally met the Queen on Robert Island in 1983.
News briefs: Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser; trio arrested after alleged fight
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tomahawk embedded in car windscreen after alleged fight
Three people were arrested in an alleged fight that unfolded on the outskirts of Whangārei
Classical dances and food on a banana leaf delight Onam attendees
Another successful Onam festival attended by 450 people concludes in Whangārei.
Opinion: The need for roadside election signs vs safety
John Williamson weighs the payoff of election signs against their hassles.
Northlander excited to play for the Black Ferns at home
Northlanders Krystal Murray and Portia Woodman selected for the Black Ferns RWC team.
A grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign language
Eddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.
Some of NZ's top young basketballers at Whangārei tournament
Northland Under-13 basketballers took on some of the country's best on home courts.
News briefs: Local body elections events - your questions wanted
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Extremely frustrating': Reopening of Ōpua-Paihia track delayed by treated timber shortage
Popular coastal walkway closed last year after bridge, boardwalk found to be rotten.
Increase in the number of Northlanders over 65 with mortgages
Positive Ageing Advisory Group advocating for shared equity housing with council.
Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
Huge turnout at candidate meeting stuns organisers, would-be mayors
A long-time councillor said it was the biggest candidate meeting she'd seen in 24 years.
Northlanders share memories and aroha with royal family
Condolence books available at libraries and council offices until Memorial Day on Sept 26.
Comment: Stepping in early to steer kids away from crime
Schools say attendance is rising and police say youth offending is reducing: Henderson.
Tuvaluan Northlander learned Te Reo to better gel with Māori community
Learn te reo to stop the language from dying, pleads Northlander.
News briefs: Police still investigating Brynderwyn death
The latest news bites from around the region.
Orchard Business & Event Hub to celebrate sixth birthday
This week's birthday event celebrates six years of change, business growth and networking.
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.
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.