Classical dances and food on a banana leaf delight Onam attendees
Another successful Onam festival attended by 450 people concludes in Whangārei.
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Opinion: The need for roadside election signs vs safety
John Williamson weighs the payoff of election signs against their hassles.
Northlander excited to play for the Black Ferns at home
Northlanders Krystal Murray and Portia Woodman selected for the Black Ferns RWC team.
A grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign language
Eddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.
News briefs: Local body elections events - your questions wanted
The latest news bites from around the region.
Bay News: Mountain Bike Park to host teams event; Springbank School's Market Day returns
Sandy Myhre looks at the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Some of NZ's top young basketballers at Whangārei tournament
Northland Under-13 basketballers took on some of the country's best on home courts.
Increase in the number of Northlanders over 65 with mortgages
Positive Ageing Advisory Group advocating for shared equity housing with council.
Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
Tuvaluan Northlander learned Te Reo to better gel with Māori community
Learn te reo to stop the language from dying, pleads Northlander.
News briefs: Police still investigating Brynderwyn death
The latest news bites from around the region.
Orchard Business & Event Hub to celebrate sixth birthday
This week's birthday event celebrates six years of change, business growth and networking.
Die-hard rugby fan in Northland can't wait for the games to begin
A flurry of activities planned in across Northland in the lead up to RWC2021.
Rerengātahi website launched to help Northland Māori, community groups and small businesses
New website to help Northland Māori, community groups and small businesses post-Covid.
Cost of camping at Kaipara's Taharoa Domain to increase
A new fee system is being introduced to replace off-peak and peak visitor time fees.
Northlanders share memories and aroha with royal family
Condolence books available at libraries and council offices until Memorial Day on Sept 26.
Comment: Stepping in early to steer kids away from crime
Schools say attendance is rising and police say youth offending is reducing: Henderson.
Northland photographer snapped Queen for NZ Post's 1977 anniversary stamps
Northland man recalls photographing Queen for Silver Jubilee stamps.
Voting starts soon in Northland local body elections with two voting systems being used
Two voting systems being used in Northland local body elections
News briefs: Pair injured in Whangārei crash, Meet the Candidates in Kerikeri
The latest news bites from around the Northland region.
Kevin Page: The three times my 'full-blown royalist' self met the Queen
A royal poster given to a young Kevin Page led him down a path of 'full-blown royalist'.
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith reflects on his time leading the district
Kaipara is a blend of the past, present and future.
Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.
Pukenui records the largest growth in Northland on the housing front
More re-financing and fewer sales at auctions impacting Northland's housing market.
Hector's dolphin makes unusual 1000km trip north
A marine mammal expert says if the dolphin likes what it sees it may choose to stay.
Football: Central Brown Pacifika wins plate final in first year
Whangārei hosts top class football as the season draws to a close.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
News in brief: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition a
News snippets from across the region.
4532 ACC claims in Northland in 10 years for motorcycle injuries spark upgrade of sections of state highway
Northland highway stretches to be upgraded to keep motorcyclists safe
Who will support our community best?
There are a few changes happening in the job sector at the moment.
'I get tears when we talk about it' Northlanders join world in mourning the Queen
Her Majesty visited Northland several times during her 70-year reign.
'She was just a wonderful, loved lady' Northlanders recall early meetings with Queen
Many Northlanders recall seeing the Queen on her visits in the 50s and 60s.
Northlanders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral early on Friday NZT.