Meningococcal cases in Northland: How to protect kids from dangerous infection
Four cases of meningococcal disease were detected in Northland in the last month.
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News briefs: Winning Lotto ticket sold in Northland
Catch up on what's happening in the region.
Māori TV advocate makes hall of fame
For 30 years Rhonda Kite has been giving relentlessly to New Zealand's creative industry
Police urge motorists to avoid non-essential travel due to surface flooding, slips
Wet weather has again caused slips, surface flooding and power outages.
News in brief: Hospital wards still closed, Zonta book sale back
Catch up on what's been happening around the region.
Marsden Point protest: An inside look at life at Camp Spearhead - take two
The Advocate hears what the past 100 days of protesting have been like at Camp Spearhead.
How to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among us
Carolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.
People urged to steer clear of dead whale in Kaipara
The whale washed up near Te Kōpuru on the west coast of Northland.
Whangārei council under fire for $9.5m Three Waters funding
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says the council is still "hostile" towards the reform.
Pohe Island BMX track closed; and MP Kelvin Davis Covid-positive
The latest news bites from around the region.
Full steam ahead for record container delivery at Northport
Bad weather originally hampered the container ship's record delivery to Northland.
News briefs: Covid outbreak closes hospital wards, Ōtaua house fire, car spiked in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: The pain relief debacle in police roadside drug tests
Common sense along with better education and knowledge about prescription drugs is needed.
Northport expansion could create jobs boom, report says
The port could bring about huge job opportunities not often created in New Zealand.
Overnight drenching adds to huge July rainfall
More wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.
Briefs: Hundertwasser a hit, online babysitting course, missing dogs
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ambulance staff under pressure as calls surge
Many of the calls are for problems such as chest pain and falls - not just Covid and flu.
Comment: Common humanity underpins rational discussion
We need to find a way to stand our ground - without needing to level everyone around us.
Dargaville Hospital closes general ward amid Covid-19 outbreak
The outbreak is the second in less than a week in a Northland hospital ward.
The Whangārei mums moving mountains to reduce poverty
Māmā Moving Mountains works to bring the dreams of Northland mums to life.
'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.
Finance Minister avoids anti-mandate protesters in Whangārei
Protesters turned up at a day centre for the homeless looking for Grant Robertson.
Will the new Equity Index save Northland's deprived education sector?
A new school funding system reveals Northland as the region with the greatest need.
Whangārei Central a hotspot for car thefts
Car thefts are on the rise, especially in Whangārei Central and Paihia.
Northland musicians aim for top 30 semifinalist selection at Smokefreerockquest
Northland's regional Smokefreerockquest winners get high praise from judges.
People should remain vigilant: Community spread of Covid ramps up in Northland
Northlanders are being reminded to mask-up as the community spread of Covid-19 ramps up.
Revealed: Identity of top cop who interfered in prosecution
The senior officer at the centre of an IPCA investigation is a familiar face in Northland.
'I love league' Wāhine and kōtiro lace up for new league competition
Competition kicks off this weekend and has six contested women's team.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Another deluge to hit Far North tonight
Major slip closes Waiotemarama Gorge Rd in South Hokianga.
Briefs: Fatal Moerewa crash, arrest over gun incident
The latest news bites from around the region.
Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."
Afghan families learn how to swim
Afghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.