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Period poverty campaigners say funding a 'good start'
Period poverty campaigners say $2.2m funding allocated in the Budget is a good start.

Kiwis Team Racing complete teams hat-trick
A mass of Kerikeri's finest sailors took the waters to find a winner yesterday.

Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.

Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland
The Provincial Growth Fund project is intended to revitalise Northland rail.

Smokefree and vapefree maunga a first for Northland
Maunga declared smokefree and vapefree in a first for Northland.

Go Local! Waipū brewery makes top 30 with two of its beers
A Northland brewery has made the top 30 in this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.

Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires
In Kaeo, gusts reached up to 96km/h.

Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.

John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.

Northland timber manufacturer proposes 4-day week
Union fears 70pc of workers at Carter Holt Harvey Marsden Point plant to lose their jobs.

Being a tourist in your own country: Northland's first long weekend since lockdown
Tourism operators, hotels, campgrounds and museums open their doors over the long weekend.

Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.

Go Local! DIY projects made during lockdown earn residents chance to win vouchers
Kerikeri resident "over the moon" with win.

Eastwood: Essential funding waiting for Northland clubs
With only 40 applications so far, clubs are being urged to take up the chance for funding.

Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison
Despite the effect of Covid-19, netball is on its way back to Northland's courts.

Thrill-seeking Northlanders urged to get on board SPCA fundraising event
Northlanders can take part in the SPCA's skydive fundraiser for the first time this year.

Services to resume for religious groups
Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.

North makes ground in M. bovis battle
May 29 marks the two-year anniversary of the programme to try to eradicate the disease.

Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.

Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat
The 47-year-old mother of four will look to unseat National's Dr Shane Reti.

Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic
Nurses and healthcare assistants have been working at capacity without outside support.

In brief: Reti climbs to 17th place; charity donation box thief in court
New snippets from across the region.

Northland women's rugby hanging in the balance
It would be a great loss to New Zealand women's rugby if the Kauri were omitted this year.

Rash of crashes highlight need for care
Police will be patrolling Northland's highways over the long weekend.

Call for stronger Māori voice in decision making
The council would benefit from having a more culturally diverse perspective.

Go Local! Survey uncovers Northland firms' shortfalls and concerns
A new survey has revealed Northland business shortcomings and concerns due to Covid-19.

Iwi say more time needed for Dome Valley landfill feedback
The iwi say the submission period should be extended due to the impacts of Covid-19.

Whangārei police opt for pedal power on patrol
Offciers on bikes ride shared pathway and city to ensure it's a safe place for everyone.