Northland swimmer stars in ocean race
Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.
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'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience
A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
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Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Dog-eat-dog world as roaming cat-killer destroyed
Mother cat dead, missing kittens, pet cat wounded and neighbourhood in fear.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat
Northland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.
They're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 years
Wētāpunga, which weigh as much as a small bird, were last seen in Northland in the 1880s.
Northland news briefs: Trucks back, police sting on off-licenses
Catch up on news around the region.
Three women throw hats in ring for council byelection
All candidates support Māori seats.
Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland
Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.
Shopping local helps boost business this Christmas
Reporter Jenny Ling has tips for shopping local while making a difference this Christmas.
Word wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZ
Beau Mounter has notched the nation's highest score in an annual Year 3 spelling contest.
Flight for life - the vet called on to help save police dog
Kamo vet Sandra Murray relives her extraordinary day saving the life of shot police dog.
Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless
Donations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.
He drank tequila in the morning and killed her 'sweetheart' that afternoon
Michael Gardyne was imprisoned for drink-driving causing the death of Geoff Pearson.
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
Landcare group claims Russell spraying 'random, indiscriminate'
Outcry in Russell follows similar controversy over sprayed native trees in Waimate North.
Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year
The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.
Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears
The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.
Northland news in brief: Volunteers needed, scholarships offered
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
$9.6 million Manea Footprints of Kupe centre opens in Opononi
Centre tells of epic journeys by sea and land.
'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers
Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.
Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence
Neal Parlane scored Northland's third representative century on Monday.
Northland news in brief: Santa parade on, and hunt for go-kart driver
News snippets from around the region.
How a growing gap is being filled
Courses designed to build confidence prime youth to enter a sector crying out for workers
Superyacht with quite a history visits Bay of Islands
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland news in brief: Free bus rides, poor water quality
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