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Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry

Drivers told to belt up and slow down after four fatal crashes
There have been four fatal crashes in Northland since last Tuesday.

Kamo bricks were world-famous in New Zealand - even lining the furnaces of warships
A look at historic Kamo Brickworks through Whangārei Museum item

'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football
FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.

Stuck without a doctor? Find out what to do and where to enrol
Desperately looking for a GP? Not sure what to do if you don't have one? This is for you.

Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.

Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry
People wanting to get into the Far North's horticulture industry can enrol in a new course

7-year-old to take part in World Hip-Hop Dance Competition
Northland DDF dance crew qualifies for Hip-Hop International, but there's a catch.

Annual Mangawhai Heads Loggerheads longboard surf contest has more than 60 entrants
More than 60 compete at Mangawhai Heads longboard surf contest - 15-year-old cleans up

Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country
Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.

Whangārei Torpedo 7 ram raided less than two months after opening
Torpedo7 is the latest store to be ram raided in Whangārei.

Waipū ice rink event a winter sell-out
The travelling rink proves popular with families keen to get their skates on.

'Hard-out' fans descend on Kerikeri to watch ABs train
More than 1500 people turned out for a glimpse - and an autograph - of their rugby heroes.

Region salutes our community heroes
The Advocate is marking the end of Volunteer Week by thanking some of those Northlanders

Can't sustain the pain: Businesses hike costs to cope with 'disgusting' petrol hikes
Northlanders are feeling pain at the petrol pump as fuel prices reach record highs.

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.

Police crackdown on guns and gangs in Far North continues
Gangs with guns are dealt another blow as Northland police continue to tackle the problem.

Seatbelt saved driver of parked car in Taipa crash
The driver of a ute failed to follow a slight kink in the road, causing the crash.

Bay News: Waitangi Legacy Trail, comedy, theatre and some brave swimmers in cold waters
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Is Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?
The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.

Share a grin: Free toothbrush campaign for Northland kids in need
A new charitable programme is under way to address the poor oral health of Northland kids.

'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence

Fur seal surprises locals in Ōtangarei
Lucille the fur seal took a nap in an Ōtangarei carpark.

Dr Nick Chamberlain lands top Health NZ position
Dr Nick Chamberlain is the first permanent appointment at Health NZ.

High school acts excel at Smokefreerockquest Northland regional heats
Smokefreerockquest Northland regional heats uncover hidden talent.

Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences