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Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years

Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.

Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy

Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.

Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child

Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.

Northland swimmer stars in ocean race

Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.

'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

Billy the notorious cat burglar busted

Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.

Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop

Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.

Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware

Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.

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.