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Four Northland liquor outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Police and Te Whatu Ora carried out two Controlled Purchase Operations recently.
Northland news in brief: Doco on unique project; missing teen turns up
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Family say teen with brain tumour missing for 11 days has been found
The missing Whangārei teen with a brain tumour has been found.
SH1 closed at Brynderwyn and flights canned as Cyclone Hale hits
Whangārei is bearing the brunt as the ex-tropical cyclone approaches landfall.
Family worried about safety of missing Whangārei teen with brain tumour
Anyone who had seen Emily urged to contact police on 105.
Against the odds: How debilitating migraines led to 'life-altering' diagnosis for Kerikeri woman
Miracle drug Keytruda is extending the life of Kerikeri mum and business owner.
'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark
Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.
Juicy Fest hits Whangārei this week
Radio station Flava is hosting Juicy Fest at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.
Three swimmers rescued in one day at Ocean Beach
People flocked to Ocean Beach on Sunday, where rough swells got some into trouble.
End of the line for appeals against Far North power line extension over private land
The Supreme Court's decision has ended a five-year stoush.
Far North, Kaipara buck trend as NZ’s average house price takes a tumble
In 2022 regions far outperformed the cities - but even there the slowdown is starting.
Northland news in brief: Tūtūkākā house fire; firearms incident in Kāeo
A house in Tūtūkākā was severely damaged by fire on Thursday night.
Against the odds: Kerikeri woman's battle against severe kidney failure
Nika Van der Merwe was trying for her first child when her world was suddenly upturned.
Shane Reti: Wait numbers are no reflection on hard-working health teams
Health shortfalls have affected regions in different ways.
'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter
Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.
Is summer taking a rain check in Northland?
The rain is continuing to disrupt events and camping trips.
Joe Bennett: How the sound of whistling has become the sound of tumbleweeds
Opinion: There was a time when remote villages used whistling as a language.
Carolyn Hansen: Ride the momentum
It’s harder to stop the train and start it again then it is to keep it rolling.
Sneak preview of high-end accommodation Northland has on offer
The Advocate takes you inside some of the most plush stays around Northland.
The romantic notion of a picnic goes back in history
What is it that makes picnic food taste so good?
Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?
News briefs from Northland: Widespread alcohol bans, and get a free haircut for the kids
News snippets from Northland
Cancer patient fears beloved companion cat stolen - offers reward for return
Tim and Jane Scripps bought Lenghi into their lives as comfort during Tim's cancer battle.
Your guide to Whangārei activities which will keep the kids entertained
A list of family-friendly things to do these summer holidays.
News in brief: Funding boost for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The latest news from around the region.
Photos rolling in for Magic of Summer photo competition
If you are out and about enjoying summer in Northland, we want to see your photos.
Public hui unites coastal community to aid kelp restoration project
A public hui in early December 2022 educated the public, who wanted to get involved.
News briefs: Alcohol banned in public in Whangārei areas
Latest snippets from around the region.
Campers hunker down as wind and rain hammers Northland
Some campgrounds have emptied out; at others stoic campers are determined to stay put.
John Williamson: Our roads will degrade further without a massive makeover
It’s clear that many of our roads are like broken windows.
Failed Whangārei shop burglary ends in car crash
A failed burglary ended in a head-on car crash in Whangārei on Wednesday morning.
One critical after crash on SH1 south of Whangārei
Delays on SH1 south of Whangārei after serious crash.