'Care and connection' key needs of the homeless, charity boss says
Paihia Facebook post furore has put plight of Northland homeless back in the spotlight.
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Opinion: New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Health NZ all for better health outcomes, Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.
'Frantically busy': Covid and flu twindemic hits Northland
A Whangārei GP says this winter's flu is just as severe as the Omicron Covid variant.
Lobby group says 133-lot subdivision a case of urban sprawl in a rural setting
Developer says subdivision meeting need for high-quality homes in Bay of Islands boomtown.
'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place
Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.
Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.
Countdown to the premier rugby final this weekend begins
Two teams with finals experience in Northland prems rugby to play in the crowning match.
Northland tourism infrastructure projects get $1.3m from Government
The money will help improve visitor facilities with international borders reopening.
Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say
A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.
Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis
Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.
US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
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Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
Two men arrested over Kaikohe shotgun incident held in custody
Two men, aged 21 and 49, charged with reckless use of a shotgun.
After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer
The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.
It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors
A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.
Kaitaia physiotherapist claiming more than $478k in compensation
A second Northlander is claiming wall panels are faulty and is seeking compensation.
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returns
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.
Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Two arrests after alleged shooting in Kaikohe
Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.
Two arrested after armed police swoop on Kaikohe house
A major police callout is unfolding on a Kaikohe cul-de-sac.
Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD
A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football
FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry