Editorial: Our frontline heroes deserve to come home safe at the end of the day
Advocate reporter Jaime Lyth reflects on what her Frontline Heroes series has shown her.
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Higher-value property owners in Whangārei may pay larger portion of rates
Higher-end Whangārei property owners could soon pay larger portion of district's rates.
382 community cases in Northland; Ministry of Health
Ten people are currently in hospital, the ministry says.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei breaks summer record, call for blood donors
Check out the latest news bites from around the region.
100 basketball hoops campaign: 'A band-aid over a lot bigger problem, but a step in the right direction'
There were fewer than 20 basketball hoops for public use in Northland before the project.
Funding for sport and recreation organisations hit hard by Covid
Relief on the way with a further $4 million to assist sport and recreation organisations
School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
Carolyn Hansen: Count your blessings and add up the benefits
Is gratitude an emotion, a behaviour, or a virtue?
The Hundertwasser surrounds and rooftop should be a public space for all to enjoy
Ideally returning locals would be able to enjoy the rooftop and viewing tower for free.
GPs spat on and sworn at as healthcare pressures mount
Long working hours, staff shortages and financial restrictions puts GPs under the pump.
Less than one per cent of Northland's active Covid cases in hospital
The Northland District Health Board has released today's Covid information for Northland.
Northland health workers unable to strike after Employment Court ruling
Northland health workers are now relying on facilitated negotiations to improve conditions
Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
Kerikeri cricketer Lola Scott, 13, named one of the ANZ Next XI future stars
Work starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and Moerewa
Work on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.
Water bill hikes likely when Marsden Point Oil Refinery shuts
Whangārei residents face 31% water price hike when refinery closes.
Ripiro Beach has best toheroa seabed in the North Island
Disease, climate change, vehicles and poaching have all affected toheroa numbers.
Govt can't take action against Russian oligarch with luxury lodge - yet
NZ does not have the ability of other countries to freeze assets.
Centres to battle for national finals spots
Latest news form Northland's bowls scene
Armed police swarm Tikipunga after reports of gunman fleeing supermarket carpark
Police Eagle helicopter joins search for alleged gunman in Tikipunga.
520 new Covid cases in Northland out of 23,183 nationally
Covid infections in Northland continue to soar
Breaking point: Northland allied health workers strike over low pay and mounting pressures
Hundreds of Northland PSA health workers are striking on Friday in Kaitāia and Whangārei.
Art centre's green crown laden with rare natives
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre is blessed with many rare Northland native plants.
John Williamson: The cheese cutter myth explored
There are some stark differences between a driver's and a motorcyclist's philosophies.
Family, beaches, and kina - a returning Northlander's bucket list as border reopens
Bou Hauraki, 31, has been looking forward to his flight home from Melbourne for years.
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
'Mr Kaitāia Rugby' passes away a week after receiving life member award
Club fans and officials plan a fitting tribute for tireless club devotee Barry Murray.
Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
Northland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.
Farewell for Northland and Tutukākā legend Jeroen Jongejans
People far and wide farewell well-loved Northland identity Jeroen Jongejans.
Updated: Over 2000 active cases in Northland with 380 reported today
There are now 2200 active cases in Northland.
Northlanders urged not to light outdoor fires this weekend with strong winds forecast
Northland outdoor fire permits are cancelled this weekend ahead of strong winds.
Northland could become NZ's renewable energy hotspot
The Northland Mayoral Forum welcomes the push for renewable energy in Northland.
Our Frontline Heroes: 'It's all worth it knowing we are helping and serving our country' say defence and security staff
First-hand experiences from the workers who kept Northlanders safe during the lockdowns.
Comment: Partnerships the way forward for North tourism
Working together for the benefit of our visitor economy is more important now than ever.