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NZ's first openly gay Anglican priest ordained
Northland man Chris Swannell first openly gay Anglican priest in NZ.

Stranded whale to spend second night on Northland beach
It might never be known what caused two humpback whales to become stranded on Ripiro Beach

Trimble and Sayes take out squash champs
Finn Trimble and Natalie Sayes take out Northland squash champs

Top award for Moerewa GP
Medal winner Graeme Fenton described by his peers as "the ultimate family doctor"

Aucklanders blamed for forcing up Northland rents
It seems Aucklanders are pushing up rents in Northland.

Mums and bubs at Big Latch On
First the countdown, then around 100 babies and toddlers latched on to their mum's breast

Affco denies culture of fear at Moerewa
Affco denies culture of fear at Moerewa plant.

Northern battle site gets wahi tapu status
Northland Northern Wars battle site gets wahi tapu status.

E tū union calls for Affco boiler to be shut down
"Our members have zero confidence in the plant management."

Gang killing: Woman tried to stop partner's final car ride
Partner of shot gang member gives evidence.

Wilson: Civic-minded leaders so important
Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.

Union wants boiler shut down after second incident
Union wants AFFCO Moerewa boiler to be shut down after second incident.

Youth wrestler needs help to get to Games
Northland Greco-Roman wrestler Arapo Kellner needs help to get to Youth Olympics.

Trust gives $200k for whānau house
Grant will pay for materials for six-bed whānau house as well as new ED equipment

$18m investment in Kerikeri fruit industry
Te Puke-based firm invests in packing machines, shed and cool stores in Kerikeri.

DOC's walk in the park
Rangers are out in all conditions from the subtropical Kermadecs to Subantartic islands

Half of Northlanders with hep C don't know they have it
Half of Northland people with hepatitis C probably don't know they have it.

News briefs from Northland: 103-year-old Roy King dies and Kora mentoring students
News snippets from Northland.

First cruise ship at Northport booked for 2021
First cruise ship at Northport will arrive for Hundertwasser and hotel opening.

Russell residents back wharf plans
Russell residents are in favour of the wharf development plans.

Kerikeri International Piano Competition not on this weekend
Kerikeri International Piano Competition not on this weekend

Historic Māori drawings on way back to NZ
Historic drawings were privately held until Herald story about their creators.

UB 40's love affair with Northland
Astro from UB40 talks with the Northern Advocate's chief reporter Mike Dinsdale

News briefs from Northland: indoor cannabis rooms found and scholarships on offer
News snippets from around Northland.