Threat of kauri dieback at Cape Brett Peninsula sees some tracks closed
Popular Cape Brett Track from Oke Bay to Cape Brett remains open.
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Far North tsunami siren system review under way
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Farmers urged to put right tree in right place
Tree planting on farms is the subject of a Beef + Lamb NZ workshop next week.
Northland's Easter Weekend what's on guide
Lots of activities for Northland visitors and locals this Easter Weekend.
Age no barrier to stardom for Kawakawa's Isey Cross, 102
Inspiring new film explores the relationship between Isey Cross and her son James.
Whangārei Hospital's emergency department at capacity a symptom of distressed healthcare system
Northland's growing and aging population will continue to put pressure on healthcare.
Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash
Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri
Whangārei police and Hits Northland staff give Easter eggs to commuters
Whangārei commuters get sweet road safety messages as the Policester Bunny hits town.
Paihia fire chief recognised for 25 years' service
Rex Wilson awarded Gold Star: ''Helping the community'' his reason for commitment.
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation
'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.
Ruakākā cyclist airlifted to hospital after road accident
Emergency services were busy yesterday morning responding to two major roading incidents.
Bringing back sparkle to Northland women
Empowerment coach delivers free workshop today for Whangārei women.
News snippets from Northland
Where to get your Birdsong poetry book; and no Northern Advocate on Good Friday.
Perfect storm leads to timber shortage, building delays
Carter Holt Harvey is unable to keep up with the demand for structural timber products.
Whangārei driver crashes into cars before fleeing on foot in Woodhill close to Whangārei Hospital
A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a crash in Whangārei earlier this morning.
Northland bucks the trend with visitor spending
Northland is one of only two regions to see an increase in visitor spending.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Easter Carnival on this Saturday; and campaign against border threats launched.
Northport at Whangārei to take another ship with containers for Auckland
1170 containers to land at Northport at Whangārei for Auckland after Easter.
Fire at Kaitaia's old bowling club the third in five months
Police believe they know who caused suspicious blaze.
Crank Up day at Whangārei Museum keeps old and young entertained
Vintage machinery on display at Whangārei Crank Up Day
Police warning after vehicle crime rises in district
Vehicle owners in Kamo, Tikipunga and Morningside are strongly urged to secure their cars.
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
$25M used tyre burner to fire up Whangārei's Golden Bay Cement
Three million used tyres to fire up Golden Bay Cement works in Whangārei
Wordman and birdman unite
Wordsmith compiles more than 100 poems about birds to help recovery centre.
New exhibition focuses on Moturua Island's rich history
Evidence points to Mangahawea Bay as being one of NZ's first sites of human settlement.
Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
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.
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.
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.
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.