For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'
A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.
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Metservice says a severe weather warning is in place from 6pm tonight.
Northland doused by heavy rains overnight
Let us know about wild weather in your area by emailing reporters@northernadvocate.co.nz
Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
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Northland beach community wants urgent action on coastal erosion
Coastal community in Northland fighting beachfront erosion
Sharks beaten by one point in club rugby nail-biter
Sharks gutted they allowed the match to slip from their grip at the death.
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Shane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reported
Opinion: Emergency department wait times need to be reported publicly.
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'Huge step': PSA members to vote on DHB offer after 18 months of pay negotiation
The offer is almost five times more than what the DHBs initially brought to the table.
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6369 new Covid cases in the community, 13 deaths
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Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Welsh team visit game's venue to check on facilities
Semenoff Stadium facilities checked out by women's rugby team reps.
Hapū take a stand against gang violence in Kaikohe
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Carolyn Hansen: 'Boldness has genius, power and magic in it'
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Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
'We are the future': Northland youth share their views on 'climate budget'
Young Northlanders at school today may be profoundly affected by climate change as adults.
Opinion: More beans, the merrier, says Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson's mind takes a deep dive into thoughts about beans.
Concern grows for elderly Northlanders as winter bills soar
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Trying to make sense of the complex world of cryptocurrency
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Northland news in brief: Environmental award winners; airport consultation extended
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Boaties rescue kayakers missing in the water at Parua Bay, Whangārei Heads.
Kerikeri retirees dig deep to help a 'great humanitarian cause'
Village holds dinner and raffle to raise funds for Red Cross work to help Ukraine.