Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
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Northland local body elections: Where to meet candidates
The Advocate hosts a meeting on September 9. Other opportunities are planned.
Recidivist offender backs Ombudsman's findings at Ngawha Prison
Recently-released inmate agrees with poor treatment of prisoners at Ngawha.
Northland nurses give up annual leave to help disabled Tongans
The nurses are going to support people with disabilities in Nukualofa.
Northland students get trade and study tips
Northland students get trade and study tips at Whangārei industry experience event.
Veteran Ngāpuhi leader facing challenge
Two-way race to represent takiwā as veteran Sonny Tau challenged by Clinton Dearlove.
Dr Shane Reti's complaint about housing development investigated
Whangārei MP's complaint against Housing NZ's refusal to give info investigated.
Results from basketball, squash, gymnastics and more
Find out who has been succeeding in a number of Northland sporting codes.
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Northland farmers to get Mycoplasma bovis update today
Northland farmers will get an update about the M. bovis situation today.
Record cruise ship season pours $21m into Northland
Bumper season sees $21m flow into Northland.
Football: Wretched results threaten relegation
Will Northland FC avoid a historic relegation from the NRFL men's second division?
Future Ferns on display at Kensington netball courts
Northland's young netballers took to the court on Saturday to show their skills.
Kaitaia, WBHS take out badminton titles
In spite of some stiff opposition, Kaitaia College won for their third straight year.
Whangaruru make final after one-goal thriller
The teams could only be separated by one goal after four quarters of play.
Springfield eye premier hockey double
Can Springfield win the premier double or will Mangapai and Maungakaramea spoil the party?
Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.
Students take on wheelchair turbo touch
The enjoyment from the players was clear to see.
Futsal explosion should be a sign for Whangārei
Could a new or upgraded indoor facility be the key to unlock Northland's sporting talent?
'Highly motivated' honorary fishery officers preserving our fish stock
Eric Hansen is a voluntary fisheries officer in Northland. He writes about the work.
Male gymnasts breaking the mould
Northland has had nine female gymnasts to go to nationals in 10 years but no males.
That rocks! School band jams with celebrity musician
It's been a dream come true for members of a self-taught Kaipara school rock band.
'Wanton act' by vandals forces Waipoua Forest track to close
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Rub of the green fails Taniwha
The 33-point winning margin couldn't have been further from a fair reflection of the game.
Last-minute rush of nominations as election deadline looms
Up to nine candidates now chasing Far North mayoralty; Sue Bradford joins council race
Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.
Coutts inspires Kerikeri sailing pocket rocket
Who better to get sailing tips from than the great Russell Coutts?
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Plastic from giant sandbags threatens beach
The sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?
Haka launches Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal
Kapa haka and cake helps launch Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal in Whangārei.
Kaipara catchment first to get Govt new clean-water funding
The huge Kaipara catchment is the first to benefit from a new Government clean-water fund.
Naumai prove class in dead rubber
The two teams will need to look hard at their options to prepare for a 2020 season.