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'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
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'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter

10 Nov 04:00 PM

"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."

Northland's only finalist for New Zealand Television Awards
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Northland's only finalist for New Zealand Television Awards

Northland larger-than-life celebrity Luke Bird considers himself to be a strong contender to win this year's best television personality honour at the New Zealand Television Awards this year. Video / The Northern Advocate

Kaipara mayor on his controversial calls at the helm
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Kaipara mayor on his controversial calls at the helm

10 Nov 03:00 AM

Craig Jepson: 'If you have an opinion it can be a dangerous place in local government.'

Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing
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Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing

10 Nov 12:37 AM

But Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.

Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northern Advocate

Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus

09 Nov 10:00 PM

Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.

Northland news in brief: Popular walking tracks closed, firefighters deployed to Queensland
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Northland news in brief: Popular walking tracks closed, firefighters deployed to Queensland

09 Nov 04:00 PM

The latest news bites from around the region.

Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
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Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town

09 Nov 10:30 AM

Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.

Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration
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Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration

09 Nov 04:36 AM

Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.

From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
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From small Northland community to international climate change scientist

09 Nov 01:30 AM

Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.

Pro American surfer surprises locals along Northland coastlines
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Pro American surfer surprises locals along Northland coastlines

09 Nov 12:07 AM

"John John" Florence made landfall in Northland at Ocean Beach

Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
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Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car

08 Nov 07:20 PM

Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.

Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!
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Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan

News in brief: Kāinga Ora complex leads way in solar electricity; what to do with unused medication
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News in brief: Kāinga Ora complex leads way in solar electricity; what to do with unused medication

08 Nov 04:00 PM

The latest news bites from around the region.

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Bay News: A Cracker of a Christmas concert; silent auction for art
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Bay News: A Cracker of a Christmas concert; silent auction for art

08 Nov 04:00 PM

The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award
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Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Peekaboo Backyard Eatery's green initiatives recognised.

News in brief from the Far North - Armistice Day in Kerikeri and BOI show back
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News in brief from the Far North - Armistice Day in Kerikeri and BOI show back

08 Nov 04:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North

World-class haka theatre performance coming to Northland stage
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World-class haka theatre performance coming to Northland stage

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Taurite is all about oneness and finding balance in our busy world.

Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
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Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.

The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment
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The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Joanne Phillips wouldn't have sought medical care if it wasn't for a Far North pothole.

Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
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Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed

08 Nov 04:00 PM

More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest

Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home
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Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home

08 Nov 02:35 AM

Five Far North fire appliances are at the scene.

'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
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'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike

08 Nov 02:24 AM

Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.

Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'
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Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'

07 Nov 04:00 PM

Strike action is a last resort to get the Government's attention, one teacher says.

One person dies following car-motorbike crash
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One person dies following car-motorbike crash

07 Nov 05:27 AM

A motorcycle and car collided near Whakapara.

Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
Northern Advocate

Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out

06 Nov 11:47 PM

There may be a second release of general admission tickets.

Opening the tech industry to Northland kura kaupapa Māori
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Opening the tech industry to Northland kura kaupapa Māori

06 Nov 09:30 PM

"Getting kura kids into the industry is important."

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Kevin Page: Who was I to tell Mrs P what had really happened
Northern Advocate

Kevin Page: Who was I to tell Mrs P what had really happened

06 Nov 04:00 PM

Motivation has stayed in the back of the closet lately.

Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled holding annual Garden Safari fundraise this month
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Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled holding annual Garden Safari fundraise this month

06 Nov 04:00 PM

This year the gardeners in the Far Far North from Awanui to Ngataki get their turn.

Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency
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Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency

06 Nov 04:00 PM

Smoke, injured passengers, flashing lights and sirens at Kerikeri Airport exercise

New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Northern Advocate

New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.

06 Nov 04:00 PM

Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.

News in brief: House destroyed by fire in Kawakawa
Northern Advocate

News in brief: House destroyed by fire in Kawakawa

06 Nov 04:00 PM

The latest news bites from around the region.

They ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revenge
Northern Advocate

They ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revenge

06 Nov 06:14 AM

One man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.

NCEA 2023:  How to make it through exam time
Northern Advocate

NCEA 2023: How to make it through exam time

06 Nov 04:00 AM

Exam time can be stressful and busy.

Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event
Northern Advocate

Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event

05 Nov 10:07 PM

Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration

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