Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..
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Campers hand-pick Whangārei as their holiday destination
New Zealanders and foreigners alike love Northland and enjoy its stunning beaches.
Tania Whyte's best sports photos of 2019
Tania Whyte's ability to catch special sporting moments in the act is unparalleled.
Women show their strong side at Highland Games
2020 was the first time the Waipū games had a women's heavyweight division.
Caledonia is calling again
Waipū celebrated the 149th Highland Games with 14 clans and thousand of visitors.
Police praise for 'best New Year's Eve' yet
Thousands greet new decade in Northland with little trouble, even in hotspots like Paihia.
Roaming dog killed family pet while they slept
A Kaikohe family are devastated their Labrador was mauled to death while they slept.
Anderson cleans up at Pawarenga sports day
About 1500 people gathered at the water's edge for the annual sports event.
Best of 2019: Giant Ngāwhā kauri log dated to 40,500 years old
Ngāwhā Marae trustees will discuss what to do with the 60-tonne, 16-metre tree
Best of 2019: Bellbird features Northland director, farm and actors
The Maungakaramea-based film has received rave reviews.
What is a rāhui?
What is a rāhui; why they are put in place; and why you should respect them.
John Stone's best sports photos of 2019
John Stone has captured some fantastic sporting scenes in 2019.
Best of 2019: When a Kiwi classic turns vegan
Logan McLean won two prizes at won two prizes at the New Zealand Vegan Pie Awards.
Pātaka kai culture growing in Whangārei
Brigid Sinclair sets up a pātaka kai outside the Korna Dairy on Morningside Rd.
Time for the chop? How public will decide fate of Goodhue's mullet
All Black Jack Goodhue will let the public decide on what happens to his famous mullet.
Best of 2019: Adam Pearse spends a day at the speedway
A day at the speedway couldn't have gone better for Advocate sports editor Adam Pearse.
Best of 2019: Couple among 6000-strong Auckland exodus to Northland
6000 Aucklanders moved to Northland in four years to get far from the madding crowd.
Restored tractor helps fundraisers win award
The float was promoting the Dahlias for Dementia Garden & House Tour 2020.
288.2kg blue marlin great start to season
Even though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.
Women's division of caber tossers at Waipū Highland Games
The event is one of the longest-running Scottish gatherings in the southern hemisphere.
Ocean Beach among top 10 most dangerous
With 19 rescues between 2018-19, Ocean Beach at Whangārei Heads is known to be dangerous.
Pawarenga gears up for biggest sports day of the year
Highlights include bareback horse races on the beach and a gruelling cross-country race.
Lack of funding threatens lifesaving St John Ambulance service
Deep concerns about where St John ambulance service In Northland is heading
Helping others natural as breathing for Kawakawa QSM couple
Kawakawa couple Pat and Glenys Davis have been awarded Queen's Service Medals.
Whangārei's Kim Robinson, MNZM, fighting for the deaf community
Whangārei's Kim Robinson, MNZM, has been recognised for his advocacy work for the deaf.
Best of 2019: Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove
Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove have been captured on film by a keen surfer.
Best Far North images of 2019
A new Knight, a tornado and a celebration of ocean voyaging - 2019 had it all.
Mokau Marae basketballers fill stadium
Over 200 people came along to take part or watch their whānau take to the court.
Pod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightings
The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.
Northlanders make Young NZer of the Year shortlist
Ezekiel Raui and Shay Wright have been named in the shortlist for 2020.