Third byelection this year beckons in Far North
If more than one candidate enters postal voting will start in South Hokianga on August 23.
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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.
Bay News Bites: Festival of Lights celebrates Matariki
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Jackie Clarke to judge Northland Showquest tonight
Five Northland Schools will battle it out in tonight's Showquest competition.
Pensioner stuck with infected garden waste after MPI U-turn
Pensioner thought she was doing the right thing by removing infected plants.
Drivers in fatal crash knew each other
Two men driving separate cars that crashed south of Whangārei knew each other.
Volunteer firefighters put to test at camp
Volunteer firefighters test themselves on scenarios around Whangārei at weekend camp.
NZ loses 'true gentleman' with death of 102-year-old
Far North gentleman Tim Trigg dies aged 102.
Beyond the famous Hudertwasser loos of Kawakawa
New community hub will authenticate Kawakawa's vision of the future.
Māori whakatauke draws Northland's top cop to China
Russell le Prou has taken up the roll of a senior police liaison officer based in China.
Māori Battalion museum to be built at Waitangi
The museum, due to open in 2020, was a condition of NZ First's coalition negotiations.
Events in Northland this weekend
Some of the great events on in Northland this weekend.
Northlanders can have input into NCEA review
Northlanders can have input into NCEA review.
Anzac Theatre hosts classic film fest
Great line-up of classic films on offer from today.
Dancers compete in Battle of the Ballroom
Northland's own version of Dancing with the Stars will take place in Kerikeri on June 23.
Hundertwasser community hub ready to roll
First building trial on Kawakawa Maori culture and Hundertwasser-inspired community hub.
What's happening in our region...
Here's what's happening in Northland this weekend and through to Thursday next week.
Bream Bay community news
Bream Bay Community Spirit - pigs dig up sports field and fluoro vests for playcentre
Waitangi hosts digital learning programme
Digital learning programme to be delivered at Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Kerikeri brewer wins gold, silver and bronze
Many people make good home brew but it takes real craft to make gold medal winning beer.
Gallery owner says leak cost him thousands
Business owner says roofing job left unfinished before torrential rain.
Kerikeri sailors revive teams racing event
A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.