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Police arrest man who allegedly forced motorist off road and took cash
A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court.
Mangamuka reopening hits speed bump
The long-term closure of the state highway was due to end in May next year.
'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youth
The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
Rough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessness
Homeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.
News in brief: Purple lights on bridge for baby loss awareness
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
"Did it happen?" Man accused of sexually abusing stepchildren and grandchild
The offending is alleged to have occurred over 30 years on three children.
Mayor hits out at Kāinga Ora amid social housing plans
There are more than 200 new Kāinga Ora homes are being built across Whangārei.
Whangārei baker rises above national competition to win Baker of the Year
Bethany Friend says her award-winning skills began at a young age with her grandmother.
News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Pokapu Rd bridge and community board funding
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief: Northland Chess Championship returns; police investigating Ruakākā burglary
The latest news bites from around the region.
Te Kamo Gull self-service station could have "adverse effects" say council experts
Gull NZ last year applied for the green light on a self-service fuel station in Te Kamo.
Govt gives $5.4 million for Kaitāia Airport work
The National Resilience Plan funding is for urgent maintenance and upgrading.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
Vince Cocurullo: Big city problems are small city problems, too
Our communities all need access to the same basic services.
The world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiaki
Noah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.
'I’ll make it work' - Christopher Luxon answers Winston questions during visit to Northland
Many who approached said they were voting for him or had already done so.
Cancer patient caught up in five months of tests with no treatment blasts ‘underfunded health system’
"I will more than likely die now because of this, and that’s a simple fact."
Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Joe Bennett: Is our smokefree crusade just a vanity project?
'What a virtuous little nation we are.'
Tiri shipwreck once the beating heart of Radio Hauraki
The derelict remains of the floating pirate radio studio lie on Matakohe-Limestone Island.
News in brief: Warning after grass fire; quad biker driver seriously injured
The latest news bites from around the region.
Dismal wellbeing report: Experts reveal why we may be feeling burned out
Wellbeing experts offer tips on how to improve selfcare following few years of challenges.
'A lot of tears': The struggle to find a rental home where pets are allowed
Rentals and pets don't mix well. The Advocate finds out why.
Brent Eastwood: Exciting new chapter for surf life saving
OPINION: There are opportunities for everyone to get involved.
SH1 cleared after crash in Oakleigh
People are being warned to expect delays after a crash took place this afternoon.
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
I feel whole again: Kaikohe beauty therapist gives women back their brows and confidence
A Far North beauty salon is offering a service for women that goes more than skin deep.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania receives award for being one of world’s top young politicians
Tepania made history last year as the youngest and first Māori Far North mayor elected.
'Bad debt': Spike in White Cross patients leaving without paying
White Cross Whangārei reduced patient debt by 51 per cent by requiring upfront payments.
Wyn Drabble: Computer rage a modern necessary evil
Despite the rage they can cause, it would now be hard to imagine life without computers.
Social supermarket running on empty as it fields around 50 calls for help a day
155 Whare Kai manager Samantha Cassidy says the demand for food grows year-on-year.
Kaitāia Airport is vital to the Far North, but CBD safety a concern: business leader
Kaitāia Airport’s future vital for the area, but CBD security and safety needs addressing.