Northland initiative to get more playing rugby
Northland Rugby Union and Rugby For Life combine to get more people playing the game
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Whangārei Town Basin and Waitangi Treaty Grounds feature on Australian breakfast show
Australia's the Today Show live crosses 14 times from Waitangi and Whangārei.
Public help needed to track car seen near Whangārei homicide site
Red station wagon may be linked to alleged Whangārei murder
A 'phenomenal experience' Major attractions win country's top tourism award
Over 50,000 people have visited the arts centre since it opened.
Pressure at Whangārei's Matapouri Beach to be eased by new composting toilets
Whangārei 's popular Matapouri Beach to get new composting toilets.
Kaiwaka shearer wins final at Central Hawke's Bay A&P show
Two Northland shearers took out top podium finishes at the Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show.
Crack up: Northlander finds rare egg within an egg
The phenomenon is a result of a timing issue with egg-laying.
Firefighters honoured for 'extraordinary service' during Australian bushfires
Firefighters often spent 16-hour days battling to bring the bushfires under control.
Meet and greet, sausage sizzle and drinks on offer at home parade
Kaitaia locals organise a home parade and a meet and greet to honour Krystal Murray.
Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.
Police investigating reported shooting in Tikipunga
The person remains in a stable condition in hospital after an alleged shooting last night.
Feng Shui master opens Grand Designs home for charity
The spectacular home is one of 17 gardens to feature at the fundraising event.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Northland Horror's frighteningly good deed for charity
The donation will go towards helping Kind Hands increase their capacity to help families.
Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through
MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.
Northland children's writer wins another award with popular book Holding The Horse
Janine Williams' perseverance with her book Holding The Horse has paid off.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie
The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.
'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses
Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.
Don't be tempted: Budgeting experts dish out helpful advice as cost of living bites
The Northern Advocate talks to experts to find out how to beat the cost-of-living crisis.
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
News snippets: Popular Kerikeri swimming spot on the right track
The latest news bites from around the region.
Christmas spirit set to return to Kaikohe
Plans include 'huge' parade, carol singing, Christmas lights, and Santa riding a chariot.
Far North District Council's Hilda Halkyard-Harawira has been officially sworn as councillor
Far North District Council completes final swearing in ceremony
'No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum
Oscar McCallion shares his personal story to help others with their mental health journey.
Te reo Māori production to take centre stage in Whangārei
Local talent is sought for Northland Youth Theatre's first te reo Māori theatre season.
News bites: Parua Bay Clinic reopens, Heart Foundation calls for street collectors
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Orca make surprise visit in Whangārei Harbour
New Zealand orca are unique in that stingrays are one of their staple foods.
Aucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for development
More land in the Kaipara is to be rezoned for development.
State Highway 1 reopens near Hikurangi after lengthy closure
Northland getting more heavy rain and strong winds
Far North councillor to sign official declaration today
Councillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.