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Spectacle of sail in Russell this weekend
The 45th Tall Ships and Classic Invitational Race is expected to draw 80-plus entrants.
Police patrolling in Bay of Islands also on whale watch
Boaties need to stay 50m from orca and pilot whales, 200m from any mother and calf.
Condemned Cameron St tree felled safely
Contractors from Treescape continued their work on Thursday night.
Bream Bay news: Collection to help Aussie animals
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Olive growers double harvest with new technique
Research project leads to heavier crops at trial sites.
John Williamson: My driving pet hates
Witnessing driver behaviour should make us consider our own driving habits.
Northland's water storage potential explored on tour
Region's water storage potential explored on tour across Far North.
Whangārei New Year's baby a healthy 4kg boy
Babyboy Roddy Shortland was born at 12.42am on New Year's Day at Whangārei Hospital.
Arborists condemn 50 year old tree at Cameron Mall
Workers started dismantling the East African mahogany after business hours last night.
Extreme fire conditions faced by Northland firefighters in Australia
Extreme fire conditions faced by Northland firefighters battling unpredictable blazes
More power cuts likely if lines company can't get exemption
Far North residents can expect more power cuts if Top Energy can't operate its generators.
All fire permits scrapped, total fire ban 'within days'
"The district's ready to burn and we want to make sure it doesn't"
Marlins bagged at junior fishing tournament
Despite catching a 203.6kg blue marlin, Oliver Avery's catch didn't win the tournament.
Former renal driver calls out DHB over 'poor' patient transfer service
Former DHB renal driver speaks out about poor management and rogue drivers.
'Bitter disappointment' as PGF rejects steam train, ferry project
Railway trust says 'unique' steam and cycle tourism project would benefit region.
29 deaths on Northland roads in 2019
There were 126 fatal and serious crashes in Northland in 2019, including 29 fatalities.
Orange sky in Northland caused by Australian bush fires
Orange sky in Northland caused by Australian bushfires
Surf club for wild west coast community nearly finished
Baylys Beach Community Trust hopes constructions will be complete by April.
Snorkelling at Whangārei's Reotahi Marine Reserve
Snorkelling at Whangārei's Reotahi Marine Reserve.
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.
Police name crash and drowning victims
A Rawene man was flown to Whangarei hospital after a 4WD and motorbike collided.
'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.
Death-walking not for the faint-hearted
Kerikeri chef Linz Hart-MacDiarmid is bringing the art of death-walking to Northland.
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.
Art meets architecture in Whangārei
The 2.6m in diameter sphere can be used as a seating space, shelter, kiosk or book nook.