'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strike
People are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.
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Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business
Owners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.
The price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance bill
The park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.
Injured sailor back in NZ after spending months in Panama hospital
Hospitalised for four months in Panama, Marcel Syron finally returns to Aotearoa.
Northland news in brief: IRB Beach Classic, JP charged and dotterel nesting season
The latest news bites from around the region.
'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with her
The man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.
Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei Lotto player wins $20k; fire in empty Kamo house
The latest news bites from around the region.
Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash
The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.
'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000
Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.
Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood
A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.
Our Treasures: In the driver's seat of Northland's historical buses
Horse-drawn buses and coaches were a popular way to get around in Northland.
Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett
OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.
Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food
Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.
Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville
The Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service
News in brief: Mangawhai boardwalk opens; warning about driver license scam
The latest news bites from around the region.
Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival
The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.
'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon
Have a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz
'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair pay
Not all teachers are paid the same in sector where children's education starts.
Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.
Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.
Country’s largest solar farm near Kaitāia producing power soon
Massive solar farm will start producing power in November.
Far North news in brief: Daffodil Day success, meet the candidates and piano quartet
News snippets from the Far North.
High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway all steamed up for Father's Day trips on Gabriel
Kawakawa's Gabriel steam train running Father's Day trips.
Northland’s world boxing champions to fight in home region for first tme
Kaitāia’s Mea Motu and Whangārei’s Lani Daniels set for a fight night in December.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down
New data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?
Northland news in brief: Council considers changes to protect pā; alleged burglar naabbed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Wheelchair model features in Kaitāia entry in Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza
Kaitāia's Out of the Blue designers seeking success at Dargaville Wearable Arts contest
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Opinion: How can councils be more representative of their communities?
OPINION: Councils currently have the opportunity to consider this important question.