Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte’s favourite photos from 2022
From dogs playing in the water to the election of a new mayor, it's been a busy year.
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Family heartbroken to lose 70 years of memories in homestead fire
The family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.
Photos: Plenty of fun in the sun at the Ngunguru Gala Day
The family-friendly event attracted thousands of walk throughs.
Tutukaka Coast Lions Club hosts the Ngunguru Gala Day
The Ngunguru Gala Day is a long-running event popular with people of all ages.
Person taken to hospital with burns after blaze destroys Portland home
Neighbours raised the alarm after noticing a house on Taipari St had caught fire.
Boxing Day boom: Shops heave with bargain hunters
Boxing Day continued the December trend of shoppers hitting stores in droves.
Northpower Wild Kiwi hopes to mark return with record breaking numbers
Competitors travel from all over for the race held in the scenic coastal hotspot.
Firefighting Santa suits up to surprise Onerahi kids with Christmas cheer
For two decades, Onerahi deputy fire chief Brian Redwood has help spread Christmas joy.
18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister says
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.
'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's life
Two visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.
Topless sunbathing, a road trip with a budgie: Seniors share memories of Christmas past
From a post-war Christmas to a road trip with a budgie; here are some favourite memories.
Grenade launchers may not be the best Christmas presents, Joe Bennett reckons
Joe Bennett muses on giving grenade launchers as Christmas presents.
Mayor hopes gift will provide alternative view of climate change issue
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson hopes councillors will read False Alarm over the holidays.
Chopper dispatched to help fight Far North fire
Far North firefighters are battling a blaze in Waipapa.
How to avoid festive season stress
Many people feel pressure around gift-giving and hosting, a psychologist says.
Northland teacher retires after 50 years in the classroom
Seeing changes in children’s lives for the better is so rewarding.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council
Award-winning Kaiwaka author writes her way to prestigious fellowship
Kelly Ana Morey plans to use her residency to work on her sixth novel.
Police operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel Mob
The man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.
Woman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be named
Leonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
John Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearing
Nine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.
Young injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of Conservation
The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
Glinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks ban
The four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.
Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.
Another robbery, ram raid in Whangārei
Whangārei’s GAS service station in Tikipunga has been robbed
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.