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This is what happens on Paul Harvey’s Far North farm when it rains, due to Far North District Council not cleaning out drains near the farm. Video / Supplied

Students from Te Kāpehu Whetū school and the Leadership Academy of A Company performed a haka when the decision to keep the Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward was announced.

This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall

Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New Zealand

Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan

New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting

Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.

A pair of Kakariki that moved into predator-proofed historic bush in Glenbervie, Whangarei, are now raising chicks there. Video / Ethan Benney

How on earth will seagliders work? Shah Aslam, chief executive of Ocean Flyer, sits down with Northern Advocate journalist Denise Piper to answer your questions about seagliders.

Social worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine. Video / Northern Advocate

Lachie Henricksen was diagnosed with autism early on in life. Video / Northern Advocate

Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the towns of New Zealand. Video / Chris Cunningham

Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.

Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the NZSL alphabet. Video / Michael Cunningham

Police and Fire & Emergency investigate the fatal car and house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga on Monday. Video / Northern Advocate

Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate

Guard of honour for Northland police officer Gail Shepherd killed while out walking her dogs in Helena Bay. Video / The Northern Advocate

Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham

The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah Curtis

Timelapse shows roading work done on the Brynderwyns. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

An elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle Adams

Inspiring Northlanders reveal how they got off the benefit and into self-employment. Video / Michael Cunningham

Northern Advocate reporter Denise Piper interviews Indi-Lee Ruddell, 14, who is representing New Zealand at the World Junior Surf Championships in El Salvador in May. Video / Denise Piper, photos / PhotoCPL

Behind the scenes at the Northland peanut trials. Video / Michael Cunningham