Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.
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'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.
Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say
A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.
Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis
Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.
Carolyn Hansen: Essential nutrients, what they are and why you need them
A healthy diet provides the body with all the nutrients needed for its nourishment.
US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
News snippets from Northland
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate
Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.
Four people killed in four Northland crashes named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crashes are ongoing.
After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer
The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.
It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors
A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returns
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.
Two arrests after commercial burglary
Two youths were arrested after a commercial burglary last night.
Environment award proves point for supreme winners
Crawford Farms' award shows farmers can work with the environment in sustainable way
Robert Webb talks giant petrel and other 'oddball' birds in Northland
Northland bird expert explains why more seabirds seem to be washing up on land.
Artist on a mission to save Northland's starry skies
Once painting complete artist will cover it in streetlights to illustrate light pollution.
Two arrests after alleged shooting in Kaikohe
Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.
Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Changing my food habits has saved my life'
Amber's Kitchen is first of a kind eatery in Northland, now open in Whangārei. .
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
News bites: Rail upgrades begin, mystery roadside cameras, elderly man found in water stable
The latest news snippets from around the region.
'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night
Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.
Top four teams battle it out on Saturday for a place in the final
Ngāti Hine Moerewa United Kawakawa prems side in the final for the first time.
Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD
A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Road reopened after crash on SH1, Mata
Diversions were in place until the scene was cleared.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry
Comment: Flying the flag for golf etiquette
It would have been unfair and unkind of me to take my misfortune out on them
Drivers told to belt up and slow down after four fatal crashes
There have been four fatal crashes in Northland since last Tuesday.