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Iwi and global pharmaceutical firm sign deal to merge modern medicine and Māori practices
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A new TV series is set in the Far North, but what should visitors check out?
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
From ultra-luxury to simple roast chicken: Award-winning chef reveals what diners want at Northland luxury lodge
Paul Froggatt from Kauri Cliffs Matauri Bay won Cuisine's Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year.
Exhibition on meteorites and satellites a hit with students in Northland
Maunu Primary School students were thrilled to learn more about earth and the skies.
Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
Couple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry
'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
What you need to know about voting in the upcoming election
With the election just two months away, the Advocate explains all you need to know.
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North
Commission calls for better application of existing maritime rules, access to lifejackets.
Inside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tour
Roadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.
Why do people poison trees?
From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?
Kāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residents
Opposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.
Major airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei Harbour
Passersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
'I think the future of film is up here now': Stars turnout for Far North TV screening
The TV series, Far North, has already been sold to audiences around the world.
Black Sticks falter against transtasman rivals: Crowd cheers on home side
Both the women and men lost to their Trans-Tasman rivals in Whangārei last night.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
'They have to take off when they are called': Concerns about excessive noise at proposed rescue chopper base hits the High Court
A community group says the service needs to find another area.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
'Corrects a grievance': Kamo name change given the green light
The Geographic Board says in te reo Māori, the word Te is often used to elevate status.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
'Doesn't look the best': Northland heritage site marred by tree poisoning
An elderly man has been fined for poisoning 50 trees near Kerikeri's Stone Store.
'Hair is tapu': Hairdresser prefers to stay off grid for Personal Space
Mara Pickery uses solar power and rainwater to run her hairdressing business off-grid.
Teen cancer patient Julius Webb won’t let leukaemia keep him down
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'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issue
One AE provider wants to see a more individualised approach for students.
New Whangarei-Kaipara police area commander Maria Nordstrom welcomed
The new Whangārei-Kaipara area commander settles in.
Black Sticks visit gives students something to aspire to
Hockey players met their idols on Tuesday in a visit from the Black Sticks.
Increasing retail crime an agony for retail stores
Increase in retail crime, a concern for retail stores.
Popular Northland holiday spot closed for remainder of 2023
It is a blow to members of the Trust, local schools and holiday-goers.