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A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
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Support group for people who lose businesses
There are many ways to lose a business and it is usually traumatic for the owner.
Doar adds to Northland's Black Sticks legacy
Doar debuted for the national side alongside legends of the game as well as her sister.
Car company moves to bigger, bolder Whangārei site
A high profile empty site has been turned into one of Whangārei's biggest car yards.
Northern Advocate sports editor's work online
Digitised scrapbooks a record for now and future sporting generations.
Tait to ride Northland horse at HOY
Chloe Phillips-Harris is handing over the reins of her horse to an Olympic legend.
50 years of adventures in a Mark 1 Zephyr
Mikaela Collins speaks to Whangārei Ian Zanders about his beloved Zephyr.
Love is a four-legged word
Jonny Wilkinson sniffs out dog ownership - it's mostly all about love
Final chance to vote for Good Sort award
One of these five finalists will take home the coveted Good Sorts award.
Power outage brings First World problems
A power outage leaves our columnist held hostage by an automatic garage door.
Sir Hek says $4.6m for waka centre ensures revival of waka building has support
The funding is from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Test will come when new cattle rustling laws applied in court
Theft of livestock or any other animal, including beehives and farm dogs - jail 7 years
Farmer loses appeal for rape and assaults
Titford was jailed for 24 years in 2013 after being found guilty of 39 charges.
Massive avocado orchard for sale
One of Northland's biggest avocado orchards is up for sale.
Mānuka planting on tribal land providing jobs, direction
After years in jail, trainee says it's the first time all he's ever wanted is to work.
Opononi cultural centre gets $500,000 boost from Northland Regional Council
Opononi cultural centre gets $500,000 boost from Northland Regional Council.
Northland youth unemployment rate lowest in 15 years
An MSD-funded programme is helping reduce the numbers of unemployed youth.
Photos: 6000-plus at Warriors vs Tigers clash
Northern Advocate photographer John Stone captured all the support.
Northland property values continue to rise
Northland property values continue to rise.
Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change
Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change.
Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.
Thousands expected in Dargaville for last day of Northland Field Days today
Thousands expected in Dargaville for last day of Northland Field Days today.
Northland men start training under Billion Trees scheme
20 Northland men start training under Billion Trees scheme
Northlanders urged to look after wetlands
Northlanders urged to look after their wetlands
Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
Farah Palmer Cup coming to Northland
Northland will be the newest region to join the domestic women's rugby competition.
Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users
The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
Oceania Marine trims its interiors operation
Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.
Taitokerau network set up Māori businesses and professionals
New service has been set up for Taitokerau Māori businesses and others who work with them
Days away from Warriors contest in Whangārei
The Warriors will visit 13 schools over three days, promoting rugby league in Northland.