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New councillor to become official on Thursday after signing correct document.
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Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
Whangārei Ethnic Football Festival back after Covid absence
This year, 18 teams representing different countries took part in the festival.
'It would give our local communities their voices back': Community taking control of alcohol licensing
Law changes have come just after an off-licence was denied due to community objections.
Vince Cocurullo: It is an absolute honour to be elected for the 2022-2025 term
Congratulations to you all on electing such capable, committed councillors.
Northpower Electric Power Trust elections open with eight vying for five positions
Voting papers have already been sent out.
News in brief: Northland Lotto win; One injured in car crash
Snippets of news from around the region.
Thousands turn out for first fireworks display in three years
People were let in for free, as ticket sellers couldn't keep up.
Our Treasures: Chamber pots – where did they go?
For many of us, it's hard to imagine a world without being able to flush our woes away.
The conviction question: What could a pardon of cannabis convictions mean for Northlanders?
A cannabis grower, lawyer and health experts talk about pardoning cannabis convictions.
61,000 Northpower customers to get power bill discounts
The company is distributing almost $12.4m back to electricity users.
Marine heatwave: What fish can you catch this summer?
Warmer waters this summer may lead to more tropical fish in Northland waters.
Comment: Glue quest comes unstuck in face-to-camera encounter
Natty new surveillance camera stymies Joe Bennett's hunt for PVC glue.
New Whangārei mayor, district councillors welcomed
A pōwhiri for the new mayor and councillors at Whangārei's Terenga Paraoa Marae.
Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee is McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull
McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull is the 2022 Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee
Jonny Wilkinson: Finally we are making progress
The two-year plan identifies priorities for improving health outcomes and equity.
Gumboot Friday supported across Northland
Northlanders turn out to support Gumboot Friday mental health charity
Whangārei councillors picked for climate change, Civil Defence and transport regional leadership
Key inter-council regional leadership roles have been selected.
Mitimiti crash claims a life
A person has died and another suffered critical injuries.
News in brief: Powerball rolls over; Road closure this weekend
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ
Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
Pies and workouts: Whangārei takes on Gumboot Friday
The 2022 Gumboot Friday Appeal is raising funds for free counselling for young people.
Arrests follow overnight burglaries in Whangārei
A 26-year-old man is facing charges relating to burglary with a weapon and theft.
Police arrest five people for commercial burglaries
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at Ruakākā
Northland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.
'Disgusting behaviour': Child spotted hacking pōhutukawa trees with axe
The council has written to the people believed to be involved in the incident.
Staffy owner's neighbour thwarts dog theft
Two men tried to grab the animal off the side of the road.
Man who died in Onerahi homicide named by police
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in a Whangārei property last Thursday.
Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi
Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.