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Plastic barriers planned for highway where 14 have died
Barriers to stop overtaking and cut head-on crashes.
Wanted: Donor of cowboys and Indians toy set
A rare toy has been handed into the Northern Advocate Christmas Toy Appeal
Sacked doctor used meth and cannabis
Disgraced doctor smoked meth and cannabis before she was sacked.
City facing sports and arts imbalance
An arts centre isn't enough to redress the imbalance with sport, says Craig Cooper
Whangarei play to give lesson to Don Brash
Powerful Whangarei Girls' High School play to give lesson to Don Brash on te reo.
Adventure park set to create buzz
Opening marks the fulfillment of a longheld family dream at HeadsUp in Onerahi.
Forty-seven beehives found on hapu land
Do these 47 beehives belong to you? Te Uri o Hau is keen to hear from you.
Senior police officer to face sex charges
Senior police officer from Northland to face criminal charges after sex abuse complaint.
Northland dairy farmers may lose over $31m
The Northland dairy sector is poised to lose $13.5m due to the lower forecast price.
'Well involved' house fire near Dargaville
Several crews are at the scene on Maropiu Settlement Rd, north of Dargaville.
Maori suicide linked to colonisation
Grieving mother blames broken Treaty of Waitangi promises for modern-day loss of life.
Crackdown on trespassers at bombing range
Public "putting themselves in danger" by entering the Kaipara Air Weapons Range.
Hero cop - who was once shot at - dies at school camp
Police officer who was once shot at during a high-speed car chase dies during camp.
What Kiwis talked about most on Facebook in 2017
One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.
Trevett: Shane Jones and the ne'er-do-wells
Shane Jones' new motto is a sapling a day keeps the gangs away.
Extra jail time for fraudster Joanne Harrison
She falsified a wage slip so she could claim a domestic purposes benefit.
Man drowns off Opua Wharf in Far North
Police were called to the wharf area shortly before 2pm today.
Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Where the royals could honeymoon in NZ
A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.
Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi
Alleged gun supplier remanded on bail
Maunu salesman appears for case review on charges under the Arms Act.
Foreign forestry restrictions welcomed
Northlanders say plans good news for forestry and wood-processing industries.
Bat and firearm used in Kamo robbery
Two heavily armed men make off with money and cigarettes in store raid.
Argument heard before man shot dead
Michael John Paewhenua denies shooting an acquaintance from close range.
Students can use classrooms after lifting of rahui
A principal is pleased students can start using new classrooms after a rahui was lifted.
Lotto winners yet to claim their millions
Could you be one of the winners? Have you checked your Lotto Powerball ticket yet?
Bystander saves puppy kicked down road
Witness said puppy was 'screaming in pain' as its owner kicked it down the road.