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Dehydrated kiwi chick rescued from Northland paddock now thriving
Bruce will be released back into the area once his weight reaches 400g.
Ōpua headland occupier prepared to stay 'forever'
The headland has been sold and is due to be developed with up to 17 houses.
Kamo High School student awarded AUT scholarship to study culinary arts
Raivyn-Skye Tangariki-Pou has been in the kitchen from a very young age.
From humble beginnings to global award-winning status.
Tutukaka Marina manager receives global award.
Photos: Te Tai Tokerau primary/intermediate kapa haka regionals
Photos from the Maranga Mai E Te Iwi Mana Kuratahi Regional Kapa Haka Competition.
Northland lakes in world-first microplastics study
Microplastics are known to harm marine life - but no one knows how much is in our lakes.
Far North shooting isn't random violence, Northland police say
Far North shooting isn't a random act of violence, says Northland Police
Police pursue young driver clocking dangerous speeds in Hikurangi
Police pursue young woman driving at dangerous speeds in Hikurangi during school drop off.
Northlanders join second strike over pay parity
A third 24-hour strike has been planned for November 23.
Tāne Mahuta to close for several days for repairs to boardwalk
Work around Tāne Mahuta to help protect against Kauri Dieback
The Luke Bird Experience returns
Luke Bird said punters can expect a show full of glam, fun, songs to get you amped.
Volunteer Northland firefighter's tools taken after vehicle raid while he helped the community
Volunteer Northland firefighter vehicle raided while helping Hikurangi community.
Delight as large policing district to get two fulltime cops
Hikurangi policing area to receive two full-time permanently based officers by Christmas.
NDHB stays mute on cyber security despite rising attacks
When asked by the Northern Advocate to elaborate, the DHB would not comment publicly.
No hot water as Paihia sea scouts hit by thieves
Boltcutters used to steal cylinders; scouts left with no hot water or camp cooking gas.
Testing starts at Northland's newest power station
Budget, timing hut by Covid but Ngāwhā still due to start supplying power by Christmas.
Whāngarei's Bradley Cunningham hangs up his firefighter's hat almost 50 years later
Whangārei fire service senior station officer Bradley Cunningham retiring after 46 years.
Police in 'heightened state of awareness' following latest Far North shooting
Police are gearing up for more trouble following a drive-by shooting in the Far North.
'Irreplaceable' teacher bows out after 58-year career
Margaret Lange's career has spanned 58 years, the last 30 at Ōpua Primary School.
Comment: The winds of change are blowing...
My heart and my head both tell me this was the right thing to do, says mayor Sheryl Mai.
John Bain calls on former NRC colleagues to resign over Māori seats
The long-serving former councillor is urging cohesive action over the contentious issue.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Northland's Swamp Palace may have had final show
Survey on future of Oruru's Swamp Palace gets fewer than 200 responses so far.
Most Northpower customers to get $220.80 electricity discount
60,000 Northpower customers to share $10.2 million payout.
News snippets from Northland
Shearing back at A&P show after 30 years; and kapa haka competition.
Disability inequity no surprise to Northlanders
The report stated 31 per cent of disabled people lived in a mouldy home.
Sad story prompts mum to offer her eggs
Whangārei mother doesn't think twice about offering her eggs to client.
Ōhaeawai locals demand a say on planned storage dam
If it goes ahead as planned the lake will cover 30ha and store 1.4m cubic metres of water.
Winners of Westpac Northland Business Champions awards
244 Northland businesses and individuals entered the Westpac Northland Business awards.
Historic wins for Labour in Whangārei and Northland electorates
Red letter day as Whangārei and Northland both held by Labour for the first time
Northlanders' plans for poll over Māori wards could be scuppered by Minister
Local Govt Minister may do away with public polls on Māori wards.
Reader and Murray shine in singles
It was the 17th title for Reader and 13th for Murray.
