Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
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Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme
$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme
'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
World speedgolf champ Jamie Reid playing in Northland this weekend
Waipū to host North Island Speedgolf Open, with reigning world champ among players.
Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend
Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions
Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route
Trucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.
Closed detour through Waipū and Mangawhai should reopen on Friday
Blocked Waipū and Mangawhai detour round SH1 Brynderwyns closure cleared on Friday
Kaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the making
Dane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
'It was pretty full on': Kaiwaka residents relive fighting fatal fire
The death doesn’t appear to be suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver
Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
'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.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.
Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.
'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence
Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences
The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses
One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa
Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa
Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring