New football centre in Tikipunga set to grow Northland's game
The Northland Football Hub has a covered deck which will overlook a new artificial turf.
On The Up: Trapping efforts are revitalising kiwi habitats
Since 2024, 120,520 pests have been trapped by Kiwi Coast's network.
Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation
Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.
On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday
Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.
'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsens
Construction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
New solar battery farm could get Northland up and running faster after a blackout
Meridian's new facility can power 60,000 homes, boosting Northland's grid.
Police seek new leads following snatching of 33 designer dogs
Police seek information on 19 dogs, 14 puppies and three parrots taken near Whangārei.
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'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper North Island
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
'Painfully relevant': Debate over flag artwork prompts its removal by gallery
The art installation, by Diane Prince, invites people to walk on a New Zealand flag.
Two seriously injured in alleged Auckland grievous assault
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.
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Great relief: Whangārei teen's Melbourne health trip saved after Jetstar setback
Jetstar was unable to give wheelchair assistance on the booked flight, so Air NZ swooped.
How one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youth
Malcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
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Bay News: Musical brings local talent to Turner Centre
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An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
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KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
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Liam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices
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New football centre in Tikipunga set to grow Northland's game
The Northland Football Hub has a covered deck which will overlook a new artificial turf.
'Drenched in blood': Fire chief awarded bravery medal after violent hospital ordeal
Zak Bristow recognised for his actions in protecting staff and patients.
Opinion: Misjudging petrolhead passion
Let’s celebrate the car as one of the greatest innovations of the modern world.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
Bay News: Musical brings local talent to Turner Centre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper North Island
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
Police name 22-year-old man killed in Whangārei crash
Seth Dundass, 22, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'.
NZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarity
Closures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.
100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, Northland
A strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.
Rural news
'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.
Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms
Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.
$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earnings
Fonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.
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Radio star Matty McLean sells his Auckland home in under a week
He praises his agent husband for the quick sale: "He's the best."
Kāinga Ora selling flood-damaged Auckland homes with huge discounts
"For the right price, everything sells," says agent.
'I love auctions’ - Trophy home breaks this year's record with $7.41m sale
Sixty-nine bids made during heated contest.
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Godzilla lives: Nissan confirms work on next-gen GT-R
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Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
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More Northland news
Northland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight
The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.
On The Up: Trapping efforts are revitalising kiwi habitats
Since 2024, 120,520 pests have been trapped by Kiwi Coast's network.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phone
Greenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Name suppressed for man accused in murder of Parakao local
The 26-year-old man charged with murdering Geoffrey Ware appeared in court on Monday.
Over 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinar
It has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.