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'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.

Northland community groups get $3M in grants from Foundation North
Support for not-for-profit sector, and organisations making a "positive difference".

Micah says first year of school is 'so cool'
The Advocate has kept in touch with how Micah is doing at school throughout the year.

Historic Kaihu Tavern in Northland for sale
Historic Kaihu Hotel in Northland for sale

Opinion: Pawarenga sports day personifies Kiwi culture
Attending the Pawarenga sports day showed how important community is.

Quarry Arts Centre are firing up the kiln for annual Summer Do
Kiln master Mike Regan will heat up the big woodfire kiln to 1300 degrees to dry pottery.

Art meets architecture in Whangārei
The 2.6m in diameter sphere can be used as a seating space, shelter, kiosk or book nook.

Tent death 'horrifically unfortunate accident'
Whangārei woman, 43, killed after parked car rolled downhill onto her tent.

Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.

Lawson: Bowlers prepare for busy season
Nine Northland bowlers are competing in the NZ open singles and pairs in Christchurch.

Kaikohe's new sub-acute mental health unit opens
Tu Kaha will accommodate six clients at any one time.

Farewell to racing club stalwart, David Reid
With the first meeting of 2020 set for tomorrow, David Reid will be remembered fondly.

Whangārei man changes lives of Myanmar children
Mark Nicholls's team offered dental treatment for 220 children in remote Myanmar village.

Michael Cunningham's best 2019 sports photos
As the paper's authority on surfing, Michael Cunningham has perfected surf photography.

Open day at Bay of Islands archaeological dig
Mangahawea Bay, on Moturua Island, is one of the oldest known inhabited sites in Aotearoa.

The ol' Highland Games celebrate a new decade
Waipū welcomed the New Year with the 149th Highland Games at the Caledonian Park.

Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..

Best of 2019: Last drinks at the Kaikohe RSA
June 30 was the last night at the Kaikohe RSA. Regulars talk about what they'll miss most.

Campers hand-pick Whangārei as their holiday destination
New Zealanders and foreigners alike love Northland and enjoy its stunning beaches.

Tania Whyte's best sports photos of 2019
Tania Whyte's ability to catch special sporting moments in the act is unparalleled.

Women show their strong side at Highland Games
2020 was the first time the Waipū games had a women's heavyweight division.

Caledonia is calling again
Waipū celebrated the 149th Highland Games with 14 clans and thousand of visitors.

Police praise for 'best New Year's Eve' yet
Thousands greet new decade in Northland with little trouble, even in hotspots like Paihia.

Blaze threatens homes in early hours of 2020
Fire's timing - minutes after midnight - suggests fireworks as the cause.

Roaming dog killed family pet while they slept
A Kaikohe family are devastated their Labrador was mauled to death while they slept.

Anderson cleans up at Pawarenga sports day
About 1500 people gathered at the water's edge for the annual sports event.

Best of 2019: Giant Ngāwhā kauri log dated to 40,500 years old
Ngāwhā Marae trustees will discuss what to do with the 60-tonne, 16-metre tree

Best of 2019: Bellbird features Northland director, farm and actors
The Maungakaramea-based film has received rave reviews.