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Quick action by the public helps foil burglary at sports shop
After calls from witnesses, police arrived on the scene only seconds later.
$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work
Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species
Kaitāia shearer part of three-man world record attempt
World record attempt for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey.
News in brief: Serious crash closes Tarewa Rd; Extravaganza Fair on this weekend
The latest news bites from around the region.
Homeless trespassed from downtown Whangārei streets
A homeless man says he is prevented from accessing the city's only day shelter.
Whangārei road reopens following crash, patient transported to hospital
The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred on Tarewa Rd, Morningside.
'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller
'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''
Woman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse poo
A Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.
Northland news in brief: Tinopai Wharf closed; out-of-control burn-off sparks fire call
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North: Dog surgery, walkway formalised, college enrolling and diver named
News snippets from the Far North
Far North schools get road safety lessons and hi-vis gear
Hi-vis vests have been donated to Far North schools.
Fall in suicide figures resembles a positive change, says Northland clinical therapist
Northland's falling suspected suicide rates and numbers are a positive for the region.
'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at Pātaua
Potoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.
Kaikohe Foodbank and Fresh Start Family Services & Foodbank Kaitāia get funding boost from Z
Kaitāia and Kaikohe charities get $21,000 from Z Energy campaign
'We can't get them': Northland shops and markets struggle to source apples
Can't find any apples at your local shop? The Advocate reveals why.
News in brief: Whangārei Heads artist showcases local landscapes; shellfish back on menu in Far North
The latest news bites from around the region.
From boat-mad boy to superyacht captain
Clark arrived in Ōpua as captain of one of the world’s most exclusive superyachts.
He loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patch
Increasing numbers of Northland kids are taking up gardening. We meet one of the youngest.
Architectural stunner that charges visitors $14,700 a night up for sale
The villa is one of four privately owned residences that caters to the super wealthy.
Hot weather and rain mean humid nights in Northland this week
Rain is forecast to follow high temperatures - including 28.5C in Dargaville.
Up to 80,000 expected at Waitangi this year
Between 60,000 and 80,000 people are expected at Waitangi this year.
Joe Bennett: Fishing for teeth an encouraging start to the new year
I would be invested only in the novelty of fishing for these items, and novelty wears off.
News in brief: Body found on Ninety-Mile Beach confirmed as missing diver
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: Russell walk formalised; Tinopai Fishing Competition this weekend
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Children’s free dental care system 'broken' in Northland
One parent claimed they faced a nine-month wait for a dental appointment for her children.
Victory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith
'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'
Comment: Bulldozer wrong machine for Bay of Islands climate change adaptation
OPINION: A bulldozer will be washed away but a united community won't.
Man dies after his car crashes into tree
The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.
News in brief: Climate summary reveals high rainfall in Northland; Kai Ora Fund open
The latest news bites from around the region.
Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie
Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.
Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth
A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.
Speed limits have got to make sense to the everyday driver
I wonder about the extent of sense-checking around some speed limit changes.
Northland's top baby names for 2023 revealed
Can you guess which baby names proved the most popular in Northland?