Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses
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Transformer fire cuts power to nearly 600 Ruakākā homes
People can stay up to date on the power outage by checking the Northpower website.
One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa
Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa
Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.
Three charged over alleged armed robbery
The robbery in Parua Bay reportedly involved a firearm.
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
'Protesters' target Navy ship in Ōpua
Convincing-looking riot an exercise in protecting the ship from protests and civil unrest.
Our Treasures: Hair today, gone tomorrow - the shortlived moustache cup
The moustache cup came to the rescue for the classic Victorian gentleman enjoying a tea.
How the face of Northland's health will change
All Northland health services will initially remain the same from July 1.
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Loop Rd safety work hits another speed bump
A failed assessment and bad weather have pushed the completion of stage one into spring
Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Photos: Oromahoe School welcomes Matariki with festival of light
Popular event postponed by 24 hours due to rain - but that didn't keep the crowds away.
News snippets from Northland: Art&Tartan+ entries open; and three Covid deaths
News in brief from Northland
Delighted but wary: Why Northland businesses aren't quite rejoicing over border reopening
The international borders are flying open in July but global issues will impact Northland.
Whangārei police execute search warrants
Northland police assure community organised crime and gangs won't be tolerated.
Hundreds flock to Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
Hihiaua Cultural Centre hosts Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai welcomes first Matariki public holiday
For the first time, we're celebrating Matariki nationwide with a public holiday
Whangārei residents stumped over huge deciduous council trees
Another road of nuisance trees is plaguing Whangārei residents.
Five teams in with a chance as the last round of games remain
Hora Hora and Mid Northern a safe bet to feature in the prems rugby semis.
Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series
The stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.
Building with Gib is a waiting game for Northlanders
From receiving plasterboard orders within a week, builders are now having to wait months.
National still wants four-laning in Northland - Nicola Willis
National wants to improve Northland roads, the deputy leader said on her regional visit.
More international students sign up for NorthTec nursing
Nursing placements are increasing in Whangārei to meet the growing demand for nurses.
Haere mai for new Kauri Museum director
New The Kauri Museum director gets down to work after a formal welcome.
Golden oldies game is among centennial celebration for OBM
OBM planning centennial celebration on Matariki long weekend.
Lifting the burden: Decluttering helps clear household spaces and minds
Northland decluttering guru Deb Shepherd is changing lives one messy room at a time.
Comment: Playing it by ear for Desert Island Discs
Joe Bennett finally picks five songs for his Desert Island Discs appearance
Sending Northland man to jail would leave him at mercy of the gangs - judge
Northland man whose actions saw his brother point air rifle at police spared jail.
'We just want answers': Friends, family appeal for info about woman's death
Police are treating 36-year-old's death, at Waipapa Landing last month, as "unexplained".
Otaika liquor store ram raid latest of many
The shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.
Inspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of games
The Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.