Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
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Wild West comes to Waimamaku
Once a year a South Hokianga town is invaded by gun-toting horsemen and highway robbers.
Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Family Fun Day debut a resounding success
Families turn up in droves to Family Fun Day and to have their say in district's future.
Paihia start for Goodbye Pork Pie Mini charity drive
Fifty teams are taking part in this year's KidsCan fundraiser from Paihia to Invercargill.
Back to school for Kamo High School's class of 1960
Class of 1960 return to Kamo High School.
Northlanders reveal life changes one year after level 4 lockdown
The Northern Advocate revisits Northlanders to see how life panned out after the lockdown.
Housing move 'decreasing the rental pool' - landlords representative
New Government announcements won't help desperate renters and the homeless.
Kaitaia CBD revamp starts next week
The $7m PGF-funded project includes upgrades in Ahipara and Awanui.
Secrets to a 65-year marriage revealed
Couple still have untold stories after 65 years together.
'Disabled lives matter' - a new chant waiting for wings to fly
A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.
Family fun day today to promote WDC's long-term plan
Today's fun day at Pohe Island is part of WDC's Draft Long Term Plan public consultation.
Whangārei teen sees fire destroy bedroom cabin
Eight fire trucks and two tankers spent around four hours extinguishing the growing fire.
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
Love at first sight in the bus bay 61 years ago
Still together 61 years on, two foundation members will celebrate KHS ' 61st anniversary.
Māori ward decision stands after councillors vote
A move by five councillors to overturn WDC's vote in favour of Māori wards has failed.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa students graduating in Northland
800 students to graduate across Northland from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Northland schoolchildren get hot air balloon ride
Hot air balloon ride for Northland school kids.
Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland bowls: Champion of Champion Singles this weekend
Northland bowls' Champion of Champion Singles event this weekend
Owners farewell Orongo homestead
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland wins big with $4.2M Lotto Powerball win
$4.2M Lotto Powerball win for lucky Northlander
Whangārei early childhood centre's pataka kai teaching valuable lessons
Whangārei's Geckos Early Learning Centre builds pataka kai to help feed community
Joint effort to fix Taipā wastewater problems
Agreement to work together for best sewage solution ends long-running court action.
Young people eager to make positive impact
Careers roadshow opportunity to get snapshot of what's happening in young people's world.
Covid 19 coronavirus: How a global pandemic is the norm for Whangārei baby
Global pandemic just a part of life for 11-month-old Ted Morrison, born during lockdown.
Biodiverse shelterbelts benefit farm crops, researchers find
Native plants could be used to replace shelterbelts, according to researchers.
Testing time: Tsunami warning siren will be sounded on Easter Sunday
Tsunami testing will happen on Easter Sunday.
Far North councillor sheds tears of relief after lengthy health diagnosis
Far North councillor opens up about painful condition after suffering for a decade.
Car gutted by fire in Kerikeri
Blaze is thought to have been started by a battery resting on the back seat.
Fire in backyard sheds on Whangārei property extinguished
A fire at a Puwera property, near Portland, was swiftly brought under control.