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![Korean spiritual leader's Far North property buy-up rejected after doubts over US court cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Korean spiritual leader's Far North property buy-up rejected after doubts over US court cases
Adviser wrongly believed Ilchi Lee didn't need Overseas Investment Office approval.
![NorthTec considers cuts; union condemns move as 'callous'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NorthTec considers cuts; union condemns move as 'callous'
NorthTec might cut Safe Trade courses, making about seven staff redundant.
![Schools can visit Treaty Grounds - virtually](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Schools can visit Treaty Grounds - virtually
Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer virtual tours for schools
![Open dialogue bridges the gaps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Open dialogue bridges the gaps
Creating a safe space where all conversations are valued is the goal.
![Beef operation cleans up in Farm Environment awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Beef operation cleans up in Farm Environment awards
Jeff Martin and Helen Linssen winners in Northland Farm Environment Awards
![Artists ready to return to stage under level 1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Artists ready to return to stage under level 1
Event organisers and artists glad to get back in business under level 1.
![Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush
According to swamp farmers, the cost was huge if the pumps had stayed off for a long time.
![Finance company to provide nearly $1m worth of credits and refunds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Finance company to provide nearly $1m worth of credits and refunds
Commerce Commission investigation into Whangārei finance company finds breach
![Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers
Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.
![Visitors bring boost for Northland business but fears remain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Visitors bring boost for Northland business but fears remain
Some businesses prospering thanks to domestic travellers; others laying off many staff.
![Period poverty campaigners say funding a 'good start'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Flying dog spotted over Bay of Islands
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's ... a west highland terrier named Rascal.
![Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Long weekend boost buoys hurting hospo sector
Some hotels are fully booked this weekend - but fears remain for the coming winter.
![Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.