Walking access from Northland’s Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored
A farmer's goodwill has seen the track from Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored.
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TV sergeant joins forces with Northland police to recover stolen property
Actor Neill Rea, from The Brokenwood Mysteries, helped police track down his stolen kayak.
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days
'We're in limbo': Far North residents slam Govt over slow Mangamuka work
Locals and mayor 'incredibly frustrated' with no end in sight for SH1 opening.
Using his chainsaw givese Joe Bennett a new look at life
Joe Bennett finds chainsawing gives him something to muse on.
New mobile healthcare service hits the road
The new van is a fully equipped diagnostic clinic.
Healthy eating and diet will help you lose weight - Carolyn Hansen
Being deliberate with eating and diet will help you lose weight
'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.
New Whangārei Hospital - where will the staff come from?
National MP Shane Reti is asking where the staff will come from for the new hospital.
Channel Infrastructure has stopped using toxic foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour
The company says the chemical foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour won't happen again.
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
The latest news from the Northland bowls centre.
'Strong connections': Outgoing Kerikeri High principal praised for her achievements
Elizabeth Forgie has a long list of achievements after 30 years as principal.
Stage one of the Whangārei Hospital rebuild gets $759 million government funding
Whangārei Hospital is in line for a $759 million rebuild, with work to finish in 2031
Joy at the clubhouse as Miss Dargaville returns home after decades away
Rescue canoe Miss Dargaville returns to the Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Latest news from the Bay of islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence
Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.
Speed cuts on state highways inevitable - John Wiliiamson
State highway speed cuts inevitable, but make a submission
Northland’s Mea Motu to fight for first international boxing title
Boxer Mea Motu will fight for the WBC Asia Super Bantamweight title in Dubai on Sunday.
Whangārei’s Josh Welsh is country’s top building apprentice
A Northlander has been named the country’s top apprentice 'chippy'.
Northland financial advisers win award for flexible working week
Quantum Financial Advisers Kerikeri won this year's Top Mortgage Employers award.
Think your car was stolen? Think again
Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.
Another heavy rain watch for Northland
Northland is in line for its fourth bout of heavy rain this month.
Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned
A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.
Exclusive: Contractor moves toward Forum North sale amid high-stakes council dispute
A contractor will apply to the High Court today to sell Whangārei District Council's HQ.
News bites: Aquifer survey wraps up; public appeal over Tikipunga shooting
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Posh scrapbook' of Hokianga ferry stories to be published
In one of the true stories, a P dealer tries to hijack the ferry.
Vocational pathways encouraged through PMs award
There has been significant growth in youth pursuing vocational pathways in recent years
Only 'patches' are left: A deep dive into the state of our scallops
The Advocate investigates the situation we are facing and the chances things will improve.
Whangārei Museum showing history of television in New Zealand
Evolution of TV sets explored at Whangārei Museum
Northland to get $48.6m to help build 665 new homes
Homeless people are appearing in the area and the agencies that help them are struggling.
Two people injured, house destroyed in fire
The house was already collapsing when firefighters arrived.
'Detached mentality' behind the wheel: Will speed limit cuts help?
Waka Kotahi is proposing lower speed limits on 14 stretches of Northland highways.