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$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.
Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught
Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.
Swells of up to 6m expected on Northland's west coast
Hoswers and winds to start easing off later today.
Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds
Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.
Popular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school trip
The dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.
Room for two: The popular avocado farm hailed for its native mushrooms
Advocate photographer Tania Whyte captures an inside look at the popular growers.
'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered
Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man
Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
Vandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.
Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
Watch: NZ First candidate Shane Jones sings to voters
Veteran MP Shane Jones uses rock hit to appeal to Northland voters.
Joe Bennett: My building plans were a snow-go
Opinion: The sheer fatigue of building melted away when the stunning snow arrived.
Living your best life possible
OPINION: The first step towards loving life is to love our bodies.
Circumcision clamp a confronting but memorable piece
Gomco Circumcision Clamp was created in 1935
Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final
Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.
Lawyer's ‘bittersweet’ moment winning award
Award recognises Boxall's commitment to Māori and law
News in brief: Woman declared fit to stand trial for murder, motorcyclist hits power pole
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: Where are the parties' disability policies?
OPINION: Let us know if you have any questions for candidates.
Māori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down home
The couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.
Lawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High Court
Michael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.
Teen's death amplifies community anxiety for safety on Northland beach
The situation has become so bad local residents have taken matters into their own hands.
Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North
Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.
Three winning Lotto tickets sold in Northland
Could you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?
How to save on your power bill
More Northlanders need to switch to better power plans, says Powerswitch
Schoolkids clean up Kaitāia stream
Far North children cleaned up a Kaitāia stream after finding 'tonnes of trash'.
News briefs from the Far North - hospital health app, enrol to vote and native tree wananga
News snippets from the Far North.
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
News in brief: Better access to hospital documents; citrus collection a success
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tautoro School celebrates increased roll with new playground
New playground at Tautoro School delights children
Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
Two Far North fires keep FENZ busy, with one suspected arson.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.