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Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map
Young filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.

Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi
Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.

Collaboration produces The Absurditorium
Show debuts after collaboration between veteran director and upcoming playwright.

Tai Tokerau group at forefront of Aotearoa education future
It came after Ardern's said Aotearoa history would be taught in school and kura in 2022.

Candidates for Northland byelection meet voters
Candidates for Northland Regional Council byelection speak.

Artist Ardern wows at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
PM warmly welcomed at award-winning Whangārei cultural centre.

Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges
PM let slip news of wedding plans 'soon' during visit to Maori Wardens with daughter Neve

Health Minister calls for resolution to GP/Mahitahi stoush
On Wednesday, the Northern Advocate revealed the near-complete relationship breakdown.

News snippets from Northland
Feelers finish tour in North; and mobile GP clinic at Pataua.

Northland writer's first novel wins international award
The novel's main character follows a path similar to the author's own.

Hikurangi and Kensington dominate bowls finals
Kensington will now represent the Centre in the Mercedes Cup on May 8.

SH1 north of Whangārei affected by two-car crash
Traffic is backing up on State Highway One north of Whangārei after a two-car crash

Celebration of Eru and the waka on Waitangi Day
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Swimming stalwart's vision realised
Ester's vision was that all kids, regardless of their situation, should be taught to swim.

Ōpua stabbing: 14-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder
Justice Timothy Brewer extended name suppression for the youth until trial - yet to be set

Northland road crosses: The caring nurse who just wanted to help others
Paraplegic Paul Wager's "amazing" wife Jodee vowed to dedicate her life to his bucket list

Water bugs - enough to make you sick
Drinking water safety highlighted with new regulations coming in this year.

Husky owner fined $4500 after two kiwi killed
Blame for the dog's destruction lies with owner, not the dog itself, judge says.

Kāinga Ora apologises to mum for dangerous broken fence
The mother had asked that the fence be fixed ever since she had lived at the property.

Long weekend brings dream catch
Long weekend lands dream catch for Whangārei fisherman.

Northland DHB proposes whānau-centred healthcare fix
Chamberlain acknowledged the OME's potential place in Northland's healthcare system.

First tenants secured for Ngāwhā business park
Stage one will create 150 jobs in berry growing, avocado oil production and house building

Government plans for more social housing underwhelms
Northland will be getting some more state houses, but the numbers haven't impressed some.

Bombshell $300m Māori health proposal shocks Northland healthcare
The Northland DHB has come out in strong opposition to the proposal.

News snippets from Northland
Women winched of Mt Manaia; and newborn's death not suspicious

Techweek - back in 2021 with a hiss and roar
Event submissions for Techweek 2021: Connecting For A Better Future – now open to public.

Labour returns to Te Tii Marae after three-year absence
The shifting of the official welcome has taken shenanigans out of Waitangi, MPs say.

Lieutenant Kim Rapson trades 20 years as Whangārei GP for the Navy
Kim Rapson was a Whangārei GP for 20 years, she wanted a new challenge so joined the Navy

Police name two people killed in SH1 tragedy
The deceased are a woman aged 64 and a man aged 25 from Northland.