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Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland
Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.
Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years
Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.
Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy
Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.
Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child
Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.
Northland swimmer stars in ocean race
Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.
Trip down memory lane for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.
'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience
A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
News snippets from Northland
Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat
Northland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.
They're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 years
Wētāpunga, which weigh as much as a small bird, were last seen in Northland in the 1880s.
Shopping local helps boost business this Christmas
Reporter Jenny Ling has tips for shopping local while making a difference this Christmas.
Word wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZ
Beau Mounter has notched the nation's highest score in an annual Year 3 spelling contest.
Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless
Donations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears
The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.
Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year
The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.
Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau
Successful in the men's final were Kensington with Arapohue the runners-up.
'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers
Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.
How a growing gap is being filled
Courses designed to build confidence prime youth to enter a sector crying out for workers
Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence
Neal Parlane scored Northland's third representative century on Monday.
Superyacht with quite a history visits Bay of Islands
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists
Despite the risk, many health providers did not expect more Covid cases in Northland.
Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach
Surfers will converge on Whangārei's Ocean Beach for an annual surf comp early next year.
Hikurangi sleighs Christmas
Hikurangi Christmas Parade and Festival a hit with locals.