'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.
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Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
Catherine Cull says the appointment shows what Northlanders can achieve.
Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.
Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.
Person assaulted during residential robbery
The person is currently in a stable condition in hospital.
Police appeal for sightings of missing man
Police have concerns for the welfare of Little-John Makoare, 39.
Three people injured in crashes, fatality from earlier crash confirmed
One person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Maungatapere.
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.
News briefs: Police name man found dead in Urquharts Bay
The latest news bites from around the region.
Application for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extension
Northport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation
Salvation Army in Whangārei not having Xmas lunch this year
Sallies in Whangarei opening first social supermarket
Police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash
A man died as a result of the Pataua North Rd crash 12 days later.
Police name man found dead at Urquharts Bay
He was Philip Gibbs Reynolds, 62, of Whangārei.
News snippets: Stabbing in Paihia; rāhui in Urquharts Bay
The latest news snippets from around the region.
High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.
Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?
The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.
Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
Vince Cocurullo: We deserve to have our basic needs met in a more reliable manner
We need to know that we’re able to stay connected.
Cricket soothing the Covid lockdown's pain for multiethnic community in Whangārei
Cricket diverts multiethnic cricketers mind away from Covid stress in Northland.
Buoy at Poor Knights Marine Reserve will monitor ocean for researchers
The technology monitors water temperature, among other features.
Ripple effect: Whangārei property prices down 11 per cent, beach properties hold prices
Houses in some beach suburbs are still selling for millions, despite the downturn.
Big turnout for Whangārei A&P Show
The 141st Whangārei A&P Show was finally held after last year's Covid cancellation.
Person found dead in Urquharts Bay
Surf Life Saving was called to assist with recovering the body.
Liquor store robbed by offenders with baseball bats
The Advocate understands the robbery happened at Super Liquor Woodhill.
Take a dip into Whangārei's swimming history
Early history of swimming on show at Whangārei Museum.
Whangarei stabbing: Two hospitalised after fight; man appears in court
Two people were taken to hospital after a knife was allegedly pulled during a fight.
Jonny Wilkinson: Celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities
The day doesn’t discriminate between intellectual and physical disabilities.
Cutting the cost of Christmas for Northlanders
Secret Santas, homemade gifts and setting budgets are recommended ways to keep costs down.