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Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.
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Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening
Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors
Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents
Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.
Road safety advocate retires but welcomes successor to the role
As Gillian Archer retires from RoadSafe Northland, Ashley Johnston takes up the mantle.
Illegal Ruakākā dumping a major fire risk
No one is prepared to claim ownership of land on which an illegal dump sits in Ruakākā.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
Whangārei's views wanted on plans for waterfront precinct
What's next for the Town Basin? Council is asking Northlanders what they think.
About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter
Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.
Taniwha looking strong ahead of final
Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.
Northland golfers looking to recreate 2018 success
Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.
Severe skills shortage threatens hospitality industry
Northland restaurateurs are struggling to recruit skilled chefs and hospitality staff.
Northland schools come together for kapa haka festival
Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.
Dream realised as Camera Obscura sculpture opens to public
Tears are shed as Whangārei's Camera Obscura sculpture opens after a 10-year gestation.
Northlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulations
Northlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
News snippets from Northland
Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.
Northland Rugby's future home rapidly taking shape
"To say we're excited is an understatement," says NRU chief executive Cameron Bell.
Semi-final win built on strong defence
Northland extract revenge over Otago in Dunedin.
Fourth man sentenced to home detention in underage sex case
Victim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.
Renes and Hopper take out women's junior pairs
After day one, there were three qualifiers in the men's division and four in the women's.
Northland driver was four times over alcohol limit when he killed pregnant woman
Moerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town
Conquering Mount Parihaka up to 36 times for a good cause
Teams and individuals are taking on Mount Parihaka over 24 hours.
Sallies expect 20pc rise in demand this Christmas
Open Arms in Whangārei calls for more food donations to cope with Christmas demand.
Northland schools get $4.5m for new classrooms
The funding is part of a $164m Government investment.
Running for brain tumour support is Whangārei's Gavin Starling's tribute to late partner
After losing his partner to a tumour, Gavin Starling is running for brain cancer support.
Northland petition: 'hundreds sign' to stop Māori wards
NRC councillor hails impact of campaign in response to 'broken democracy'
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties.
News snippets from Northland
Papermakers take centre stage in Whangārei, Kauri captain starts for Black Ferns
Body on beach thought to be missing diver
Iwi and police have been searching the west coast south of Hokianga since Tuesday evening.
News snippets from Northland
Top skaters heading north; and two local books launched.
Residents welcome council Kauika Rd sewage investigation
In August, the Northern Advocate reported the concerns of a number of Avenues residents.
Exams kick off after difficult year for students
There have been changes for exam-sitters this year after school closures during lockdown.
Mobile GP clinic impresses coastal community residents
The clinic first started in Pataua earlier this year and has been a hit with residents.