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'You're going to get deaths' Waipū roundabout proposal angers residents
A roundabout proposal has Waipū locals going in circles with Waka Kotahi.
Virtual Waitangi Day to air on TV3, iwi radio
'In-person' events at Treaty Grounds cancelled due to red light setting, fears of Omicron.
News snippets from Northland
Teens arrested over dairy ram-raid; and truck drivers wanted.
City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches
Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.
Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'
The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.
Whangārei foursome commendable runners-up
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Plan don't panic: preparing for the pandemic
How Northlanders can prepare for product shortages and home isolation as Omicron spreads.
Northland DHB reacts to online rumour Omicron is in the community
The Advocate is aware some rumours were circulated on Facebook community pages.
Fonterra lifts forecast dairy milk price to a minimum of $8.90
Final dairy payout could bring more than $800m in Northland's economy.
Navy career is dream job for Whangārei's Brock Longworth
It's hard finding a career that combines two of your loves - but a Whangārei man has.
Students must get comfortable with wearing masks, says Kerikeri GP
Just like a sunhat, masks need to become the norm for kids in school.
Whangārei hospitality businesses endorse stricter mask rules
Northland's hospitality sector is reacting positively to clearer mask rules.
Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei gets funding for elderly strategy
Making the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei more age friendly
Concerns from hapū members over Crown ownership of land adjoining Ngunguru Sandspit
Public ownership best way to preserve sacred sites on Ngunguru Sandspit.
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
News snippets from Northland
Two small earthquakes; and no arrests in cowardly attack on elderly woman.
Fears infrastructure will hamper Omicron response
Northland community leaders concerned rural communities may be left out.
Northlanders may need to take cover, severe thunderstorms forecasted
The thunderstorms are expected to ease off around 9pm tonight.
A message for arsonists from Far North firefighters who saved Kaikohe home
Police are treating this morning's fire, that threatened to destroy a house, as suspicious
Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car
The woman was unhurt but "visibly shaken" as a result of the assault by a group of boys.
Original Ngunguru Sandspit campaigners Pat Heffey and Jan Doak back latest move to buy sacred mountain
Campaign to buy land at Ngunguru Sandspit continues
Treaty Grounds to close on Waitangi Day
But Te Tii Marae to go ahead with three days of commemorations - with safety protocols.
Four Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bust
Vietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.
Business owner handing over the tools after 30 years
Respected outboard veteran relinquishes tools to capable hands.
Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager
Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.
$3.7m Kerikeri Inlet reclamation plan on hold
Fast-tracking process suspended while Far North Holdings seeks more information from iwi.
Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system
Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.
Councillor apologises after partner allegedly misuses her council parking permit
Councillor and partner refuse to comment.
One new Covid case in Northland and three new locations of interest
Three new locations of interest in Northland - all in Kaitaia
Woman denies throwing acid at someone
Accused enters not guilty pleas and elects for a judge-alone trial.
Kmart Whangārei location of interest, 1 new community case in Kaitaia
Kmart Whangārei is a location of interest; Thursday January 13, 4.47 pm-5.30 pm.
Recidivist drink-driver injures child in Whangārei collision
Recidivist drink-driver admits responsibility for crash causing serious injury to boy