Far North forestry workers discover human skeleton in Kaitaia forest
Police are working to try to identify the person found but it's believed they are male.
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'It could've been a hell of a lot worse': Ruakākā couple fortunate not to lose home to garage fire
When firefighters arrived the neighbourhood was out fighting the blaze with garden hoses.
Paparoa Store owner frightened by ram-raid all for the sake of stamps, chocolate, and vapes
A group of five youths used a stolen car to smash into the iconic Paparoa Store on Tuesday
Whananāki residents unhappy with visitors leaving rubbish behind
Whananāki community people who are reliant on bins find visitors abuse the facility.
Northlanders in modern-day 'pipi shuffle'
Northlanders share their tips on how to purge shellfish of annoying grit
News in brief: Man still missing, new forecasting tool coming
Powerball and Strike rolled over.
Families enjoying annual camping holiday at Treasure Island
Aucklanders love our camping.
Two children die in water-related incidents across Northland
Water-related deaths continue unabated as another child in Northland couldn't be revived.
Dog believed to behind kiwi death in Northland park
Wandering dogs are attacking kiwi in Northland's Trounson Park.
Mangawhai treatment plant's new installations to cost $5m
Growth in Mangawhai necessitates expansion of wastewater hydraulic capacity.
Conservation group urges Govt to invest in firefighting aircraft
Water bombers come with a hefty price tag but could stop wildfires in their early stages.
Northland one of 3 regions yet to hit 90% Covid vaccination rate
Northland still lagging behind rest of country as region remains under red light.
Whangārei mum loses car, baby seat, and pram in latest car theft
Nissan Tiida is among model of cars targeted by thieves across Northland.
Joe Bennett: Boggling about the Big Bang
Then came the Big Bang and time and place began.
Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky
Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief from Northland - bush search for missing man, rock band's tour and more.
Waipū's old National Bank of NZ building gets new life
New future for historic National Bank of New Zealand in Waipū
Sea Eagle II's quiet return to the harbour causes stir
Sea Eagle II a welcome sight from tops of mountains, aircraft and the harbour.
Backpackers hostel reinvented for Covid era's 'new reality'
Pandemic, demise of YHA NZ forces Paihia hostel to find new ways of doing business.
Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'
Here's why Northland dairy owners are hesitant to speak against aggravated robberies.
Popular beach dig, sandcastle contest returns to Paihia
Free family events on Paihia beach will test creativity and entertain the kids.
Is this our hottest summer ever? Temps soar as workers feel the heat
Construction workers and roofers get hammered by high humidity in Northland.
Northland man missing since Wednesday morning sparks search
Police and search and rescue teams comb bush area near Pipiwai for Kukama Waa.
Nearly 1300 rescue flights last year as demand continues to rise
Year 9 student among Northlanders flown by rescue helicopter.
More Northlanders eligible for booster shot after new regulations kick in
New regulations around the roll out of boosters came into place yesterday.
Photos of the year: Advocate photographer's picks of the year
2021 was an interesting year.
13-year-old brings music back to Paihia waterfront
Paihia locals missed having a public piano after the last one vanished in 2018.
Three power poles damaged in three hours - car crashes cut power
Northpower crews fix outages at McLeod Bay, Glenbervie and Waipū.
Kai Iwi Lakes drowning: Rāhui in place until this afternoon after child dies
Visitors are asked to stay out of the water for 24 hours.
Northland news in brief: Reminder to get Covid test if unwell
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership
Plan to raise $1.5m to return land at Ngunguru Sandspit to public ownership