Dargaville High School's Building Academy constructing state houses
Northland's homeless crisis gets helping hand from students at Dargaville High School.
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Daily ice-cold ocean plunge proves addictive
A local woman is undertaking daily ice-cold ocean dips to raise money for mental health.
'She was all about the love for life': Moerewa mum still fighting for killed daughter
The story of a Northland mum's encounter with death, grief, stigma and loss in Moerewa.
It's going to be frickin amazing: Troy Kingi's upcoming album tour
Troy Kingi will kick off his Black Sea Golden Ladder album release tour in Kerikeri.
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa gears up for its first anniversary
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa staff run a bustling Covid-19 vaccination centre in Kaeo.
Government U-turns on funding for resealing dangerous Northland road
Kaipara community disappointed the Government U-turned on a road resealing project.
Sisters' blooming big plans for dahlia farm in the Far North
Youngsters got their idea growing following a homeschooling project.
New hapū group could signal thaw in frozen Treaty negotiations
Hapū to set up a new group based on 1835 confederation with sovereignty their top priority
Rugby for Life set to move forward
Northland Rugby for Life charity to establish key community role.
Northland Age editor Peter Jackson retires after 44 years
Kaitaia, and New Zealand's newspaper industry, won't be the same without Jackson.
News snippets from Northland
Driver cut from crashed car; and Victim Support volunteer help wanted.
DoC criticised for 'scare tactics' over sanctuary proposal
Department of Conservation accused of providing 'inadequate' information.
Sixteen youths arrested as Northland police crackdown on car thefts
A most wanted list of cars young thieves in Northland are targeting has been revealed.
New Health Shuttle helps expand much-needed St John service in the Far North
People struggling financially can use the service for free or for a koha (donation).
Gwen Lawson's Northland Bowls column
Northland men's fours win silver medal at NZ Bowls Champ of Champs
K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent
Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.
News snippets from Northland
Kawakawa teen wins 'one to watch' title; and elderly man attacked.
$20m boost a 'game-changer' for Northland jobs, environment
Jobs for Nature programme will support 12 projects and create 324 jobs across Northland.
Fire takes everything from young family, cellphone charger likely cause
Young family "trying to get on in the world" lose everything in tragic fire.
'Unprovoked attack' launched on elderly Whangārei man in Onerahi Bowls Club carpark
Police want information about a man on a bicycle in Onerahi on the night of July 10.
Poison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North
Locals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.
Now's your chance Northland: List of worst roads to be sent to the PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has asked the Northern Advocate to list our worst roads.
Free tests aim to stamp out 'silent killer'
Many people don't know they have hepatitis C until it's too late.
Awards chance for sheep, beef farmers to shine
New awards set up to champion work of sheep and beef farmers.
Northland iwi hail SNA decision - but say it's just the start
Iwi leader says north now has a chance to engage and be a model for other councils.
Can you help? 30 cats need rescue or adoption
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North
Far North's impounded dogs get $1.5m home
Seized, stray dogs previously kept in run-down or temporary facilities in Horeke, Kaitaia.
Pathway gets new sets of eyes to stop violent attacks
Northlanders keen to become a CCTV volunteer can sign up at their local police station.
Identification scanning sees incident-free nights out in Whangārei
Whangārei bars keen to adopt identification scanning but expense is a deterrent.
'Transformative' dance heads to Forum North Whangārei
The NZ Dance Company is bringing Night Light - an evening of earthy contrast to Whangārei.
Tractor-tooting farmers instinctively know what's coming
The age of giant tractors will chug to an end. Smaller farms will find their niche again.
'He lunged for the guy': Pet dog saves woman stabbed during attempted home invasion
Only the attacker's eyes were visible as a black bandanna and black hood masked his face.
News snippets from Northland
Local Lotto luck; SH12 crash leaves driver in hospital; retailer to fund grassroots rugby.
Far North council shelves controversial SNA plan
Opponents, however, say they won't let down their guard until SNAs are binned for good.