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Northland op shops: How fast fashion and Covid lockdowns cause massive household clear-outs

Northland's charity op shops have been swamped with "a tsunami of clothing" of late.

Four kiwi killed by vehicles in Northland

Kiwi being killed by vehicles on Northland roads as numbers climb.

Eclectic artists turn out combined unique works

Around 60 talented artists have gathered under one roof to combine their talents.

Threats made before family home destroyed by fire

The Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.

News snippets from Northland

Swingbridge demolition starts; and Kerikeri identity dies after cancer battle.

'Coastal inundation' risk as huge swells return

Swells up to 10m battered Northland's east coast on Sunday

Thieves barking up wrong tree in attempted Ruakākā dognapping

Illegal dog fighting rings and backyard breeders fuel the theft of loved family pets.

FNDC ditches capital-value plan after rates rise outcry

The proposed rating change was 'too hard, too fast', one councillor says.

Wheelchair Basketball NZ league tips off in Whangārei

This is the first time a two-day wheelchair basketball round had been held in Whangārei.

Whangārei youngsters competing in crime linked to rise in vehicle thefts

People are encouraged to report vehicle crimes to police before posting on social media.

WDC pull support for $220m riverside development

''This is just another hiccup'' - developer determined to look at other funding sources.

News snippets from Northland

A teen is to stand trial over an alleged Moerewa murder; and more Lotto luck in the North.

Northland cricket greats and best mates scoop prestigious awards

The duo are keen to see more volunteers step up to provide coaching at grassroots level.

Pink Shirt day celebrated as region says no to bullying

Thousands of Northlanders took a stand against bullying for Pink Shirt day

Budget 2021: Northland communities encouraged by $131 million to address family and sexual violence

The funding boost will allow community groups to provide more options to afflicted whānau.

'They'll die and they'll die young': Cancer sufferer blasts Pharmac funding

"I am beyond not happy, devastated, and angry by what Pharmac has received."

Former Regional Development Minister's take on the Budget

Shane Jones calls for speedier process so money can be doled out quicker for projects.

Jane Mander undertakes huge rollout of Covid vaccine

One aged-care resident describes the Covid-19 jab as 'just another prick in the arm'.