Visitors bring boost for Northland business but fears remain
Some businesses prospering thanks to domestic travellers; others laying off many staff.
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Period poverty campaigners say funding a 'good start'
Period poverty campaigners say $2.2m funding allocated in the Budget is a good start.
Nat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distance
Images show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.
Kiwis Team Racing complete teams hat-trick
A mass of Kerikeri's finest sailors took the waters to find a winner yesterday.
Flying dog spotted over Bay of Islands
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's ... a west highland terrier named Rascal.
Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.
Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland
The Provincial Growth Fund project is intended to revitalise Northland rail.
Smokefree and vapefree maunga a first for Northland
Maunga declared smokefree and vapefree in a first for Northland.
Go Local! Waipū brewery makes top 30 with two of its beers
A Northland brewery has made the top 30 in this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.
Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires
In Kaeo, gusts reached up to 96km/h.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.
Road reopens after slip blocked SH12
The slip occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.
'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.
John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.
Nation's top sailors face off in Kerikeri
Olympic gold medallist Blair Tuke predicts he'll 'get dusted by some young kids'.
Long weekend boost buoys hurting hospo sector
Some hotels are fully booked this weekend - but fears remain for the coming winter.
Being a tourist in your own country: Northland's first long weekend since lockdown
Tourism operators, hotels, campgrounds and museums open their doors over the long weekend.
Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.
Go Local! DIY projects made during lockdown earn residents chance to win vouchers
Kerikeri resident "over the moon" with win.
Eastwood: Essential funding waiting for Northland clubs
With only 40 applications so far, clubs are being urged to take up the chance for funding.
Law change strips red tape from sheds, sleepouts
From August sheds and cabins up to 30sq m won't need a council building consent.
Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison
Despite the effect of Covid-19, netball is on its way back to Northland's courts.
Thrill-seeking Northlanders urged to get on board SPCA fundraising event
Northlanders can take part in the SPCA's skydive fundraiser for the first time this year.
300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Sport has the ability to unite and cut across all layers of society - Duane Dalton.
Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill
News snippets from across the region.
Extra surgeries planned to clear backlog
Maori patients to be given clinical priority for treatment in a health board trial.
Cape Reinga re-opens at noon today
Iwi says post-lockdown closure necessary but National MP Matt KIng has dubbed it illegal.
Services to resume for religious groups
Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
North makes ground in M. bovis battle
May 29 marks the two-year anniversary of the programme to try to eradicate the disease.
Lester looking for love, enjoys long walks and companionship
A Russell resident has turned to dog sharing in a bid to help his anxious canine friend.
Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.