No quick fix for Whangārei crash hotspot
Solution 'in coming years', but for now drivers urged to remain vigilant.
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The trials yielded promising results in its first year.
Rare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of Hikurangi
The rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.
'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strike
People are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.
Injured sailor back in NZ after spending months in Panama hospital
Hospitalised for four months in Panama, Marcel Syron finally returns to Aotearoa.
Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business
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The price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance bill
The park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.
Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.
'Pretty mind blowing' - Chop Shop rebuilt three months after fire destroyed business
A devastating fire destroyed a family's livelihood - until the community stepped up.
Magpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitz
Life on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.
Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash
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Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says
It was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.
'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operation
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Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood
A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.
Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food
Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.
Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville
The Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service
Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".
Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett
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Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival
The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.
'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon
Have a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz
Floating cafe and office built in Whangarei heads via sea to Waiheke Island's first marina
Waiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.
A bit of a rarity these days: Sport Northland chief executive moves on after 25 years in the role
Brent Eastwood is looking forward to his new role after 25 years as Sport Northland's CEO.
Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.
Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.
Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down
New data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.
Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.