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Northland bowlers at national champs and Kensington club celebrating 100 years
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson,

Return of Northland Field Days sees town and country unite
After a two-year break due to Covid, the event is again showcasing farming innovations.

More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?

Luxon promises Northland councils will control Three Waters infrastructure
Luxon's comments came after National launched its Three Waters policy on Saturday.

Russell hotel’s answer to the labour crisis: Start a ferry service
High house prices, Airbnb and lack of nighttime transport creating severe staff shortage.

Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts
Big slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.

Northland’s rail link to be closed for up to three months
Some of the slips on the line between Northland and Auckland are still being assessed.

Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.

'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.

'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers
A slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.

'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police
Recent crimes in South Hokianga have led locals to start a petition for more police.

Church appeals for return of stolen cannon
The centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.

Opinion: How brain development influences driving
On the road with John: The way our brains develop can have an impact on our driving.

'Logistical nightmare': 60 schools damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle
Damage includes flooded classrooms, roofs ripped off and major cracks in the pavement.

Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions

Hot air balloon a thriller for young Northland schoolkids
Morningside School students, teachers and parents get up on a hot air balloon.

Man airlifted to hospital after alleged shooting in remote community
A man was found with gunshot wounds on a rural road on the outskirts of Whangārei.

Wet tar seal turns quick trip for a pie into $5000 bill no one is fronting for
Dan Tothill, reliant on his car due to a knee injury, has had to go without since January.

Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.

Financial hardship a big issue faced by elderly, says Minister for Seniors
Age Concern said the rising cost of living is a major issue for local elderly people.

Marae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle response
Far North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.

SH1 through Brynderwyns to partially re-open
The road will be open to northbound traffic only.

Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation
The police officer resigned after a complaint about behaviour towards a potential recruit.

Understaffed Whangārei nurses requested army support at flu season’s peak
Nurses issued a formal health and safety complaint to the hospital in September.

Iwi leader hits back at PM's promise: The North has been 'forgotten for decades'
Northland's state post-cyclone highlights decades of under-investment, says iwi leader.

The road to Mangawhai: A difficult and fractured journey
Advocate staff share their challenging - once easy - road trip to Mangawhai.

Lower wages but higher rent: Northlanders stung by price hikes
Rents have risen more in Northland than in any other part of the country.

Police ramp up appeal for information about vicious early morning assault
A group of men were reportedly involved in the early morning assault in urban Whangārei.

Closed detour through Waipū and Mangawhai should reopen on Friday
Blocked Waipū and Mangawhai detour round SH1 Brynderwyns closure cleared on Friday