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Much-loved teacher retiring from early childcare centre after 44 years.
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Waitangi Day flag traditions explained
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Path to premium beef prices to be revealed
Beef roadshow aims to help beef farmers gain premium prices.
Northland welcomes Blues Super Rugby squad
Blues players hope tour will help them reconnect with neglected Northland fans.
GPs protest Mahitahi stoush to health minister
Three GPs say Mahitahi has violated its founding principle of collaboration.
Two kiwi releases this weekend
Whangārei kiwi population to increase this weekend following releases.
Northland's new chief nurse and midwifery officer is from the region
New chief nurse and midwifery officer returning home to Northland.
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson gives rousing maiden speech in Parliament
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson spoke of Northland's poverty during her maiden speech.
Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.
More than 200 turn up to snorkel day at Northland's Maitai Bay
This year's snorkel day at Maitai Bay was the best yet with more than 200 turning up.
Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.
$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.
Rawene fire brigade's big aim to boost small roster
Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.
More Northland boaties sign up for skipper courses
Enrolments for skippers courses have risen.
Green groups urge locals to sign up to no-spray register
Last spray round caused an outcry after locals say native trees targeted, weeds skipped.
Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair
Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.
Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen
To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.
Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record
Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.
Northland news briefs: Blues heading to region
News snippets from around the region.
For the first time in 20 years, the country's top leaders at Waitangi were women.The question was how to accommodate them both as speakers
Dr Reti welcomes Ngāpuhi's signal of new approach to women speaking at Waitangi from 2022.
Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.
Tauraroa Area School's jaw-dropping gym opened
There is a world of difference between the new gym and the school's old 1970s one.
Te Hapua bush fire under control, helicopters stood down
Fire crews responded to the blaze which was on Te Hapua Rd on Sunday afternoon.
Awe-inspiring waka display a living link to the past
More than 300 paddlers and 13 canoes took part in Waitangi Day's spectacular waka display.
Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing well
Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing but more work needed before road can reopen.
Up to 25,000 crowd Waitangi on national day
This year's crowd was almost half of what attended last year's 180th anniversary.
Online post sparks Northland police conduct probe
Video poster defends police over words used by officer in incident
New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit
Hundreds turned out for the morning ceremony
$1.4m to extend self-administered cervical screening research
The new test is considered "gold-standard" and enables women to test themselves.
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.
Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers
Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.