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Daily ice-cold ocean plunge proves addictive

A local woman is undertaking daily ice-cold ocean dips to raise money for mental health.

Sheryl Mai: Reimagining the future

Council is constantly growing, and developing the district in response to changing needs.

Dargaville High School's Building Academy constructing state houses

Northland's homeless crisis gets helping hand from students at Dargaville High School.

'She was all about the love for life': Moerewa mum still fighting for killed daughter

The story of a Northland mum's encounter with death, grief, stigma and loss in Moerewa.

It's going to be frickin amazing: Troy Kingi's upcoming album tour

Troy Kingi will kick off his Black Sea Golden Ladder album release tour in Kerikeri.

Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa gears up for its first anniversary

Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa staff run a bustling Covid-19 vaccination centre in Kaeo.

Government U-turns on funding for resealing dangerous Northland road

Kaipara community disappointed the Government U-turned on a road resealing project.

Sisters' blooming big plans for dahlia farm in the Far North

Youngsters got their idea growing following a homeschooling project.

K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent

Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.

'Unprovoked attack' launched on elderly Whangārei man in Onerahi Bowls Club carpark

Police want information about a man on a bicycle in Onerahi on the night of July 10.

Now's your chance Northland: List of worst roads to be sent to the PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has asked the Northern Advocate to list our worst roads.

Anahera Pickering: Imagine if every young person had a village?

It's great to see community members pull together to seek solutions for our taitamariki

Free tests aim to stamp out 'silent killer'

Many people don't know they have hepatitis C until it's too late.

Northland iwi hail SNA decision - but say it's just the start

Iwi leader says north now has a chance to engage and be a model for other councils.

Far North's impounded dogs get $1.5m home

Seized, stray dogs previously kept in run-down or temporary facilities in Horeke, Kaitaia.

Pathway gets new sets of eyes to stop violent attacks

Northlanders keen to become a CCTV volunteer can sign up at their local police station.