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Northern battle site gets wahi tapu status
Northland Northern Wars battle site gets wahi tapu status.

E tū union calls for Affco boiler to be shut down
"Our members have zero confidence in the plant management."

Iwi protest: 'Feed the people, not your pockets'
Northland iwi Ngāpuhi leadership challenged after just 11 per cent of funds meted out.

Avocado heist: Orchard stripped but haul inedible
About $100,000 worth of avocados stolen from Northland orchard.

Couple urges others to rid their towns of P pipes
Discount stores pull meth pipes after approach by Moerewa couple

Teen homicide victim loved to sing and perform kapa haka
Demetrius Pairama's body was found at a house in Mangere, South Auckland, on Sunday.

Northland Inc directors' fees total $126k
Northland Inc directors will receive base fees of $18,000 each per annum.

Driver flees after fiery crash in Far North
Police found the driver, with burns to one arm and other injuries, at a house 3km away.

Animal lovers protest pound conditions
Dog lobby group hands councillors a pile of dog blankets, beds and treats.

Ngawha power station to energise Far North's future
Excess electricity from Ngawha will be exported on to the National Grid.

North health trust faces crisis as staff, bosses quit
Health board is assuring residents that health services will continue at Kaeo hospital.

Ngawha Prison confession from father: 'I failed my son'
Ngawha Prison admission from father: 'I forgot about my son'.

Council starts from scratch with new dog bylaw
The last attempt to update the bylaw sparked howls of protest from dog owners.

Kiwi located and tracked in Northland forestry blocks
Kiwi located and tracked in Northland forestry blocks.

Third byelection this year beckons in Far North
If more than one candidate enters postal voting will start in South Hokianga on August 23.

News briefs from Northland, Advocate readership grows and checkout operators compete
News snippets from around Northland

News briefs from Northland, PR award for council staffer and court evacuated
News snippets from around Northland.

Gang members and gang associates among those arrested
Police arrest 24 people in meth operation.

Bay News Bites: Festival of Lights celebrates Matariki
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

News briefs from Northland, car hits house and youths post threats on US website
News snippets from around Northland.

Volunteer firefighters put to test at camp
Volunteer firefighters test themselves on scenarios around Whangārei at weekend camp.

Dancers compete in Battle of the Ballroom
Northland's own version of Dancing with the Stars will take place in Kerikeri on June 23.

Northland councils get award nominations
Two Northland councils get Local Government award nominations.

Northland meetings for Mental Health and Addiction inquiry
Mental Health and Addiction inquiry team in Northland