Medicinal cannabis scheme to provide jobs to Far North
A medicinal cannabis company has recently secured $5m in funding to grow in Northland.
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Northland initiative to get more playing rugby
Northland Rugby Union and Rugby For Life combine to get more people playing the game
Whangārei Town Basin and Waitangi Treaty Grounds feature on Australian breakfast show
Australia's the Today Show live crosses 14 times from Waitangi and Whangārei.
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Win tickets to Pax Assadi's Whangārei Handsome Boy comedy show
A 'phenomenal experience' Major attractions win country's top tourism award
Over 50,000 people have visited the arts centre since it opened.
Pressure at Whangārei's Matapouri Beach to be eased by new composting toilets
Whangārei 's popular Matapouri Beach to get new composting toilets.
More than 130 women attend Whangārei Women in Trades fair
The Whangārei Women in Trades fair saw a turnout of more than 130 people.
Meet and greet, sausage sizzle and drinks on offer at home parade
Kaitaia locals organise a home parade and a meet and greet to honour Krystal Murray.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Northland children's writer wins another award with popular book Holding The Horse
Janine Williams' perseverance with her book Holding The Horse has paid off.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreak
An estimated 800 of the combined 4600 passengers and crew have tested positive.
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
Far North District Council's Hilda Halkyard-Harawira has been officially sworn as councillor
Far North District Council completes final swearing in ceremony
State Highway 1 reopens near Hikurangi after lengthy closure
Northland getting more heavy rain and strong winds
Heavy rain and strong winds for Northland for second time this week
Northland to get more heavy rain and strong winds
Bay News: Surprise for Russell stalwart; 'Theatre with a heart, soul and humour' coming
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News bites: School kapa haka fest returns, chess champs this weekend
News in brief from Northland
Northland homestays needed for returning international students
Northland is to get international high school students back next year.
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
Be careful on Northland's roads with heavy rain likely
Heavy rain due in Northland today , MetService warns
Far North councillor-elect uses 'legally invalid' document for council swearing-in ceremony
New councillor to become official on Thursday after signing correct document.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
News in brief: Northland Lotto win; One injured in car crash
Snippets of news from around the region.
Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee is McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull
McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull is the 2022 Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee
Gumboot Friday supported across Northland
Northlanders turn out to support Gumboot Friday mental health charity
100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at Ruakākā
Northland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.
Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi