Whangārei ratepayers won't fund supersized economic development agency
Whangārei ratepayers won't fund supersized economic development agency
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Latest fromKaipara District
Ready to roll: Bowls season starts with centre pennants
The latest reporting time for this weekend's centre pennants is 8.30am.
Māori Language Week Begins with te reo moment
Māori Language Week Begins with te reo moment.
News snippets from Northland
Work to start on sealing entire peninsula road, and Advocate readership up 10%.
Whangārei tennis club celebrates centenary with new courts
Whangārei tennis club celebrates centenary with new courts.
Onerahi set to become predator-free
Community-led project sees residents laying traps in their back yards.
New light shed on historic Northland buildings after chance phone call
New light shed on historic Northland buildings after chance phone call
Rare deep-water lancet fish washed up on Northland's Baylys Beach
Rare deep water lancet fish washed up on Northland's Baylys Beach
Work on long-awaited park at the Town Basin to start
Public to get a chance to name the new waterfront park at the Town Basin.
News snippets from Northland
Lifeguards miss out on awards; and call goes out to buskers wanted for festival.
Mangawhai projects get funding of $132,320
Money to be spent on sunshades, new windows and a waka.
Arson-hit Kawakawa Medical Centre opens in temporary premises just 48 hours later
Offenders set van alight after trying to steal it; flames spread to medical centre ceiling
Northland communities want crossings to improve safety for students and other pedestrians
Northland communities want crossings to improve safety for students and other pedestrians.
International yachties fleeing cyclone season plead for NZ entry
Yachties say avoiding cyclone season a compelling reason for being allowed entry to NZ.
Young Northland drama students win through to National Shakespeare Schools Production
Northland drama students win through to National Shakespeare Schools Production.
$3.2m to help Northlanders kick methamphetamine
$3.2m to help Northlanders kick methamphetamine.
Northland police say slow down, drive to conditions
Two serious crashes at the weekend prompt driver warning.
More than 700 customers lose power after Pipiwai Rd crash
The crash caused the 11kV and 400 volt powerlines to clash.
Northland news in brief: Lotto winner, cow attacked
news snippets from around the region
Loop Rd roundabout in Whangārei open with one lane by end of the month
Loop Rd roundabout in Whangārei open with one lane by end of the month
Northland had warmest and wettest winter on record
Sea surface temperatures around NZ were also warmer than average during the 2020 winter.
Kawakawa medical centre forced to relocate after suspicious fire
Milner planned to have the new centre at 2 Vogel St open by tomorrow.
Critically injured driver airlifted to Auckland after Pipiwai Rd crash
The driver of the vehicle is being airlifted to Auckland. Photo / File
Waikato topple Kauri in season opener
The Kauri play their first home game this coming weekend against the formidable Auckland.
Warriors steamroll Stags in premier final
Takahiwai, who beat the Otangarei Knights in last year's final, were resolute on defence.
Northland leading the way in maramataka Māori revival
Maramataka is experiencing a revival in Northland. Reporter Jenny Ling finds out why.
$2.2m of Government funding for Northland skills training
$2.2M of Government funding for Northland skills training
Home detention for part in underage sex ring
Four more men, including a church leader, awaiting trial or sentencing.
Aucklanders, Queenslanders eye up Northland properties
Plenty of overseas viewers for Northland properties as stocks plummet after lockdown.
Whangārei District Council CEO failed to properly investigate complaint
Whangārei District Council CEO failed to properly investigate complaint.
Nats pledge extra cash for sealing Northland roads
More than 3440km of roads in Northland - almost 60 per cent - are unsealed.