Carnival good prep for age group swimmers
Over 200 people came to watch 121 swimmers aim to beat their personal bests.
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Public health advice on hand hygiene
Rise in campylobacter cases prompt health warning in Northland.
Northland news in brief: Laurie Hall Park work continues and unexpected cruise ship visit
News snippets from Northland
Temperatures to continue in the high 20s
MetService is predicting another hot week for Northland.
Speeding launch sparks on-water police chase
High-powered catamaran seen travelling at high speed between dive flags in Bay of Islands.
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show.
Sporting 'Good Sorts' needed for Northland Sports Awards
Sporting 'Good Sorts' needed for Northland Sports Awards.
Dive trip turns to tragedy in Bay of Islands
Dive squad to recover body of man involved in diving tragedy.
Northland news: Kiwi Coast finalist in NZer of the Year
News snippets from around Northland.
Body of diver recovered in Bay of Islands
The man failed to surface while diving in the Bay of Islands.
Diver fails to surface in Bay of Islands
The alarm was raised about 8.30am after the diver struck trouble near Moturoa Island.
Hapū leaders call hui to discuss a way forward
The hui will be held at Kohewhata Marae in January.
Northland officials considering fire ban across region
Senior fire officials are considering a total fire ban in Northland to drive message home.
Fisherman lands monster 311kg blue marlin
It took the Kerikeri man just over an hour to land the 311kg beast.
Far North district councillors offer thoughts as election year approaches
Far North District councillors answer questions put to them by the "Northern Advocate".
New Year: fatal fire, drink driving, good crowd
Revellers were mainly well behaved but a few incidents marred the night.
Head-on collision narrowly avoided in Northland
Mike Chubb had just seconds to avoid a head-on collision.
New loos for Far North as tourist numbers climb
The new or upgraded toilets will be in Waitangi, Haruru Falls, Opononi and Mitimiti.
Fat Freddy's Drop promise great show at Whangārei stadium
Fat Freddy's Drop promise great show at Whangārei stadium.
Police called in over Kerikeri tree poisoning
At least four pohutukawa at Opito Bay are expected to die as a result of poison attack.
Police, St John gear up for New Year's Eve
Police numbers will be tripled in most places around Northland to prevent trouble.
Boxing trainer honoured for work with Kaikohe youth
Anthony Warren has made it his mission to steer youth on to a positive path using fitness.
Northland news in brief: Godwit warning and gear stolen from tourists
News snippets from Northland
Balmy Northland the place to be for New Year's holidays
Good weather forecast for Northland until the end of next week.
Bronze whaler shark caught in net at Parua Bay
Hugs shark caught in net off Solomons Point on Whangarei Harbour.
Northland students scoop 3 business awards
Budding Northland entrepreneurs competed against 900 student companies from around NZ.
Russell's Duke Tavern set to rock with four nights of great music
Russell's Duke Tavern set to rock with four nights of great music.
Northland news in brief: car hits power pole and Hellhole back on
News snippets from across Northland.
$8.3m Lotto-winning Granny still working
Northland grandmother still working despite winning $8.3m in Powerball.
Countdown Dargaville sells another $1m Lotto ticket
A ticket bought at Countdown Dargaville has won $1m in Lotto First Division.