Steam engine find brings ferry restoration a step closer
The 110-year-old ferry will be part of a Bay of Islands train and boat steam excursion.
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Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Kaumātua, mentor, waka leader farewelled as iwi navigate Covid-19
Wiremu Wiremu, 80, was laid to rest near his marae at Rahiri on Monday.
Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return
All restaurants and bars will still have to abide by the three S's.
Northland councillors could soon take up to 20 per cent pay cuts
The Remuneration Authority would now be able to set short term specific reductions.
Video showcases resurgence of nature, calls for 'new normal'
The lockdown has been tough on business but a boon for Bay of Islands wildlife.
'Don't burn just because you can': Fire restrictions ease in Whangārei
Flurry of scrub fires on Tuesday highlight underlying dryness despite recent rain.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Residents want justice after mass mail theft
It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
Go Local! Northland business owners show optimism
The Northern Advocate's Go Local! campaign has found local businesses helping each other.
$5m land purchase for Kerikeri sportsfields
The Bay of Islands has been crying out for more sportsfields for years.
Film about Sir Hek Busby to screen online at upcoming film festival
A film about master carver and waka builder Sir Hekenukumai Busby will screen online soon.
Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.
Northland council meetings to continue online
Level 2 restrictions mean meetings will continue to be live-streamed
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes
One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.
Cycle trail attack dog 'put down by owner'
Owner fined for failing to control or register his dog.
Northland news in brief: 10 Northlanders win Strike, MPI seeks feedback and crash on SH15
News snippets from across the region.
Passenger critically injured in Paihia crash
Car hit bollards on wrong side of road; neither driver nor passenger wearing seatbelts.
Seeing friends and playing highlights of first day back at school
Students and teachers were reunited after almost eight weeks apart.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Tourist operators pin hopes on transtasman bubble
"The Government needs to lift its game if they want tourism to have half a chance."
New fire station planned for busy Karikari brigade
'Go-to brigade' is located in one of the most fire-prone areas of Northland.
Northland mouth painter has artwork on international greeting card range
Northland mouth painter has artwork included in international greeting card range.
News briefs: Head-on crash, Northland lotto winner
Four taken to hospital after crash and lucky Northland Lotto player in the money.
Relief possible for some Northland ratepayers
Ratepayers are being encouraged to talk to their local councils.
Kids excited to return to school
Today is the first day of school under alert level 2.
Improved roading would only benefit the Northland region
Proposed toll on the $710 million Pūhoi to Warkworth highway out for public submissions.
Go Local! Northland farmers' markets delighted to be back
Weekend markets resumed with contact-tracing, distancing and hand sanitiser precautions.
Go Local! Northland leaders welcome back flights to region
Northland leaders are welcoming the return of Air NZ flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Revered kaumātua Wiremu Wiremu dies
He was one of the last keepers of waka knowledge of his generation.