Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.

SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.

To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.

Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.

There is a world of difference between the new gym and the school's old 1970s one.

Fire crews responded to the blaze which was on Te Hapua Rd on Sunday afternoon.

Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing but more work needed before road can reopen.

Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience

News in brief from Northland.

Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.

Show debuts after collaboration between veteran director and upcoming playwright.

It came after Ardern's said Aotearoa history would be taught in school and kura in 2022.

Candidates for Northland Regional Council byelection speak.

Reckless: Dog was off the leash when it grabbed the mature female.

Feelers finish tour in North; and mobile GP clinic at Pataua.

The novel's main character follows a path similar to the author's own.

A $1.25m PGF grant allowed the rebuilding of Rewa's Village, now called Te Ahurea.

Kensington will now represent the Centre in the Mercedes Cup on May 8.

Traffic is backing up on State Highway One north of Whangārei after a two-car crash

Ester's vision was that all kids, regardless of their situation, should be taught to swim.

Justice Timothy Brewer extended name suppression for the youth until trial - yet to be set

The petition will still be delivered to the councils, despite looming law change.

Blame for the dog's destruction lies with owner, not the dog itself, judge says.