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Vox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdown
What some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack

Sixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?
Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.

Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
Joe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.

Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry

Whangārei Special Olympians go for gold at National Summer Games
The 22-strong team will put their skills to the test against approximately 1000 others.

News snippets: Search for missing Dargaville man
The latest news bites from around the region.

Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Winners found in Northland Bowls' junior contests

Body pulled from water in Whangaruru; two people in hospital
Police believe the body is that of a third person previously unaccounted for.

'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.

Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
Catherine Cull says the appointment shows what Northlanders can achieve.

Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.

Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.

Kaipara council welcomes organisers’ peaceful protest pledge
Next week’s protest march in Dargaville triggered by new mayor’s ‘karakia ban’.

'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.

News briefs: Police name man found dead in Urquharts Bay
The latest news bites from around the region.

Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.

Application for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extension
Northport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation

High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.

Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?
The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.

Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.

Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes

Petitioner demanding Kaipara mayor resign over karakia saga
Mayor's refusal to allow karakia prompts petition for him to resign

Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara Mayor - whether he wants to or not
Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara mayor - whether he likes it or not

Opinion | Karakia controversy: If you don’t understand tikanga, you can’t be a politician
OPINION: A newly-elected mayor landed with a thump that echoed through the country.

Ripple effect: Whangārei property prices down 11 per cent, beach properties hold prices
Houses in some beach suburbs are still selling for millions, despite the downturn.

Take a dip into Whangārei's swimming history
Early history of swimming on show at Whangārei Museum.

Cutting the cost of Christmas for Northlanders
Secret Santas, homemade gifts and setting budgets are recommended ways to keep costs down.

Kaipara 's east/west political mix a concern for some
A growing Mangawhai presence on Kaipara District Council is altering its balance.

More money wanted for transport in Northland
Northland’s local government leaders want more transport funding to aid regional growth.