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Ruakākā resident upset about council's seawall plan
Several pōhutukawa trees might be removed to build the seawall along Princes Rd.

Truck hits railway overbridge
It's not the first time the Whangārei bridge has been struck

Removal of dead whale on Northland beach to be done by iwi
Iwi working on plan to deal with dead whale weighing about two tonnes.

Northland news in brief: Whitebait consultation, Māori leaders programme, Fritter Festival line-up
News snippets from around the region.

NCEA results not a worry for student
Thousands of students were able to access their NCEA results yesterday.

Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.

13-year-old excited for Heart Kids camp
The camp is for children with congenital heart defects.

NCEA: Student's reassuring message for school-leavers
NCEA exam results are being released.

40,000 bricks for Whangārei's Hundertwasser
Volunteers recycle nearly 40,000 bricks for new Hundertwasser building in Town Basin.

IRBs and juniors in action at Ruakākā
Good conditions led to a stunning day at the beach in Ruakākā.

Tā moko: Stories from artists and those who wear the traditional ink
The Northern Advocate speaks to tā moko practitioners and those who wear moko.

Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.

Banicevich dashes Northern hopes
The City/Northern game featured two outstanding catches, some of the best you'll see.

Australian bush fires: How Northlanders are helping
Northlanders have been donating and organising fundraisers to help.

Pilot makes emergency landing after engine fails
The 65-year old male was taken to Whangārei Hospital with moderate injuries.

Mentality must come first for Black Caps
Witnessing bullying is never easy, especially when it's on a cricket pitch.

Elderly woman hospitalised after being attacked by own dog; council investigating
An elderly woman has been hospitalised after being attacked by her own dog in Kawakawa.

Dry weather in Northland has increasing impact on industries and wildlife
No significant rainfall expected in next 7-10 days, Niwa says.

Police investigate logging truck roll over in Whangārei
The specialist heavy vehicle group were called and are continuing to investigate.

Video: Monster marlin 'catch of the decade'
The last black marlin that size caught in the Bay of Islands area was over a decade ago.

What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
Looking for something to do in Northland this weekend?

Team roping and barrel racing at Mid Northern Jackpot
Mid Northern Jackpot still a competition the public are welcome to come and watch.

Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.

Kaipara Connection: Missing the sounds of summer
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.

Logging truck rollover on Whangārei bypass
Load logging truck rolls wile trailer remains upright.

Lawson: Northland bowlers hold their own
Northland's bowlers flew their flag proudly against some of New Zealand's finest players.

Fishery Officers catch Northlander with illegal Paua
Northland man caught with too many paua, nearly all of which were undersize.

Spectacle of sail in Russell this weekend
The 45th Tall Ships and Classic Invitational Race is expected to draw 80-plus entrants.