Smoke billows from plastic factory fire
About 20 firefighters from around the Mid North battled the Waipapa Rd blaze.
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Winter warmer packs to help Northland families
Winter warmer packs will help Northland families this winter.
News briefs from Northland - interlocks for repeat drink drivers and rates appeal
News snippets from around Northland
Council starts from scratch with new dog bylaw
The last attempt to update the bylaw sparked howls of protest from dog owners.
Big turn out for muddy cross-country race day
More than 150 kids aged 8-12 competed on one of the coldest, muddiest days on record.
Kamo atop of Bayleys Northland Premier and Premier Reserve Rugby competitions
Kamo leading Bayleys Northland Premier and Premier Reserve Rugby competitions
Ladi6 plays shows in Northland this weekend
Kiwi soul queen to play gigs in Whangarēi and Russell.
What's happening in our region
Lots to do in the Winterless North this weekend and next week.
Southee to star in first North American T20 comp
Northland's Tim Southee playing in North American's first T20 comp.
Kiwi located and tracked in Northland forestry blocks
Kiwi located and tracked in Northland forestry blocks.
Major changes as board gets new blood
Only one left after four Northland Inc directors ousted, then six new ones brought in.
Bay News Bites: Adventure film fest returns
Adventure movies, Ballroom Battle winners, your chance to be a movie extra, and lots more.
Far North hapū at loggerheads over 1080
A storm brews over 1080 drops in the Far North where hapū are disagreeing with each other.
Veteran's granddaughter welcomes plans for Māori Battalion museum
The new museum at the Treaty Grounds is due to open for Waitangi Day 2020.
Nippy weather on the way for Northland
Cold snap on the way in mid and Far North, with temperatures tipped to fall as low as 3C.
News briefs from Northland; Man dies in Spirits Bay
News snippets from around Northland.
Rammed earth building trialled in Kawakawa
Te Hononga, Kawakawa's new Hundertwasser community hub, could open in December 2019.
A08 wins Northland Smokefreerockquest final
A08 takes out Northland Smokefreerockquest final.
Third byelection this year beckons in Far North
If more than one candidate enters postal voting will start in South Hokianga on August 23.
Possum the lorikeet starts new role
The colourful character was known for wolf-whistling at customers and riding on trolleys
News briefs from Northland, Advocate readership grows and checkout operators compete
News snippets from around Northland
Travellers unhappy at a stop in bus service
Commuters in Northland unhappy Mana and Naked Bus stopping services.
What's On: Music, shows and magic
Here's what's happening in Northland this weekend and through to Thursday, June 28.
Excitement builds as sailors near finish line
At stake is the elusive triple crown, sailing's biggest honour.
Bream Bay College wins regional contest
Bream Bay College wins regional Showquest with a suicide themed piece.
News briefs from Northland, PR award for council staffer and court evacuated
News snippets from around Northland.
Whakapara gets June rainfall in 30 hours
Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures in Northland.
Gang members and gang associates among those arrested
Police arrest 24 people in meth operation.
Cop in emergency dash to hospital for mum in labour
Mercy dashes to the maternity ward is becoming a habit for Northland police officer.