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International Rally of Whangārei kicks into gear

Northland becomes a race track this week for the International Rally of Whangārei.

Live: 29 Covid-related deaths, 7441 cases - only half of infections reported

Bloomfield says only half of NZ's Covid cases are being reported.

Son wrestled with schizophrenia and drugs before fatal shootings

Daniel Raines fatally shot his stepfather Garry before killing himself in September 2017.

Police investigating disappearance of Northland mum

Gaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in south Hokianga on May 1.

Protest against Whangārei Library hosting rainbow event for children

Whangārei Library makes no apologies for hosting a rainbow event for children

Whangārei Heads and Saint Francis Xavier schools win Epro8 contest

Northland students show science, technology, engineering and maths skills at EPro8

More suggestions for Whangārei Airport site if airport moves

Public meeting hears plans for potential Whangārei Airport shift.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief: Mental health unit has not run out of blankets; Race Unity Speech Awards.

Northland road safety heroes walk the Hātea loop to raise awareness

A group walk symbolised the need for people to work together to bring the road toll down.

Road Safety Week highlights 'local heroes' in national campaign

Find out what Road Safety Week activities are happening in the Far North.

'Woefully inadequate' funeral grant means low-income families face hard choices

Funeral directors calls for action on grant that remains unchanged in nearly 20 years

Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance

Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.

Community urged to share views on Easter Sunday trade

Would you be keen to work on Easter Sunday? If so, FNDC wants to know

FENZ New Year's Honours recipients recognised

New Year's Honours recipients recognised

Locals begin four-year, $2m mission to clean up Hokianga waterways

The project is creating meaningful jobs while raising water quality in the iconic harbour.

Volunteer exodus due to vax mandate leaves stretched firefighters 'in despair'

FENZ says 10 Northland volunteers have quit. Firefighters say the number is much higher.

Comment: Mahitahi Hauora - Transforming support for general practice to improve equity

It's a win, win-for GPs, their patients, their family/whanau and to achieve health equity.

'The only career path you will hear me bragging about'; nurse of 33 years

The Advocate is celebrating all of the wonderful nurses who help care for Northlanders.