Best of 2019: 90-year-old Northland Kiwifruit grower feeding the world
The orchard was planted by hand 38 years ago.
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Snorkelling at Whangārei's Reotahi Marine Reserve
Snorkelling at Whangārei's Reotahi Marine Reserve.
Best of 2019: Plastic pollution in Hātea Awa third highest in country
Most of the litter found is plastic items and food wrappers.
Summer Festival at Ruakākā Races turns on the sun
Summer Festival at Ruakākā Races turns on the sun.
Gibbs/Bradley win David Reid memorial race
Estimates suggest more than 2500 people came to the first meeting of 2020 on Saturday.
Popular teen remembered with St John scholarship
A new scholarship will honour Dion Hodder, the teen who died of meningococcal disease.
Public show sweeping support for Goodhue's mullet
The NZ public are overwhelmingly in support of Jack Goodhue keeping his famous mullet.
'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.
Northland community groups get $3M in grants from Foundation North
Support for not-for-profit sector, and organisations making a "positive difference".
Micah says first year of school is 'so cool'
The Advocate has kept in touch with how Micah is doing at school throughout the year.
Historic Kaihu Tavern in Northland for sale
Historic Kaihu Hotel in Northland for sale
Opinion: Pawarenga sports day personifies Kiwi culture
Attending the Pawarenga sports day showed how important community is.
Quarry Arts Centre are firing up the kiln for annual Summer Do
Kiln master Mike Regan will heat up the big woodfire kiln to 1300 degrees to dry pottery.
Art meets architecture in Whangārei
The 2.6m in diameter sphere can be used as a seating space, shelter, kiosk or book nook.
Tent death 'horrifically unfortunate accident'
Whangārei woman, 43, killed after parked car rolled downhill onto her tent.
Whānau regroup for final fundraising effort
More than 200 people, including whānau from Australia, came to play at Whangaruru School.
Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.
Lawson: Bowlers prepare for busy season
Nine Northland bowlers are competing in the NZ open singles and pairs in Christchurch.
Kaikohe's new sub-acute mental health unit opens
Tu Kaha will accommodate six clients at any one time.
Farewell to racing club stalwart, David Reid
With the first meeting of 2020 set for tomorrow, David Reid will be remembered fondly.
Whangārei man changes lives of Myanmar children
Mark Nicholls's team offered dental treatment for 220 children in remote Myanmar village.
Michael Cunningham's best 2019 sports photos
As the paper's authority on surfing, Michael Cunningham has perfected surf photography.
Open day at Bay of Islands archaeological dig
Mangahawea Bay, on Moturua Island, is one of the oldest known inhabited sites in Aotearoa.
The ol' Highland Games celebrate a new decade
Waipū welcomed the New Year with the 149th Highland Games at the Caledonian Park.
'Apocalyptic' haze makes its way to Northland skies
Effects of Aussie bushfires will be more visible today.
'Massive' response as St John sausage sizzle returns
New location on private land gets around bylaw limiting St John to two sizzles a year.
Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..
Best of 2019: Last drinks at the Kaikohe RSA
June 30 was the last night at the Kaikohe RSA. Regulars talk about what they'll miss most.
Tania Whyte's best sports photos of 2019
Tania Whyte's ability to catch special sporting moments in the act is unparalleled.
Campers hand-pick Whangārei as their holiday destination
New Zealanders and foreigners alike love Northland and enjoy its stunning beaches.
Women show their strong side at Highland Games
2020 was the first time the Waipū games had a women's heavyweight division.