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The Pulse of Northland: GP shortage crisis a growing concern
An impending crisis in primary care is unfolding with potentially dire consequences.
Whangārei's controversial Hundertwasser Art Centre has plastic shroud removed
Whangārei's controversial Hundertwasser Art Centre has plastic shroud removed
Covid-19 restrictions limit numbers at Northland's Poor Knights Crossing
Covid restrictions limit numbers at Northland's Poor Knights Crossing
Fugitive sparks Northland police manhunt in Mid North bush
A police helicopter, the AOS and tracker dogs searched rough scrub land for the men.
Kaikohe couple devastated after kidnapping of their beloved goat Dean
A Kaikohe couple are gutted after the brazen kidnapping of their beloved baby goat Dean.
Health inequity - what is it and how do we solve it?
In the second part of the series, the Advocate explores how health inequity operates.
Whangārei man's evening fish interrupted by whale
Whangarei man's evening fish interrupted by an inquisitive whale.
Northland news in brief: Local firm to build animal shelter, fake $50 notes circulating
News snippets from around the region.
Police investigate arson at house of fatally stabbed teenager
Fire crews could smell petrol when they arrrived.
Ex-Northland Regional Council chairman breached dairy effluent rules
Bill Shepherd and sharemilker admitted three counts of discharging contaminants near water
Ahipara's kaumatua flats a target for thieves
Cars at Ahipara's kaumatua flats are regularly targeted by thieves.
Editorial: Time to take the pulse of Northland health
Having access to good, affordable healthcare is important.
Covid couple speak out: We were very, very lucky
In the first of a six-part series, the Advocate analyses our first outbreak of Covid-19.
Preliminary designs for Whangārei's controversial new $48 million Civic Centre released
Mayor Sheryl Mai is delighted by the progress on the new Civic Centre.
Taniwha to hone basics before next match
Northland show grit and determination despite coming off second-best to Tasman.
Whangārei school children take te reo language home
Whangārei school children take te reo language home
Driver dies days after Whangārei Heads crash; alcohol suspected
Police urge Northlanders to 'do whatever it takes' to stop mates driving drunk.
Election 2020: Northlanders will cast their vote in October's general election in the Covid world.
More places for you to cast your vote this election.
Lawn mowing Good Samaritan found: 'This is just the type of thing he does for people'
Munroe Rawiri, not thinking anything of it, hadn't told anyone of his deed.
Gratitude to organ donors who saved their lives
Two Northland childhood friends share a unique bond – they've both had heart transplants.
Alien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language Week
Waipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.
Major resealing of Northland's state highways planned
The resurfacing work will make the roads safer.
Two to potentially make debut for Taniwha
Northland have to be at their best to beat defending premiership winner Tasman.
Deaths plummet as Covid lockdown wipes out the flu
Sharp drop in death rates likely due to Covid restrictions halting spread of the flu.
Jonah Lomu's close relative appeals drug conviction and sentence
Woman denies any role in smuggling meth on to Ninety Mile Beach.
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Bay Light outdoor education centre gets $10k to provide free camps for students
Bay Light outdoor education centre gets $10k to provide free camps for students.
Brent Eastwood: Gareth Foster's gift a blessing for young sports stars
Foster's gift will benefit young Northlanders in athletics, swimming and equestrian.
120 turn up to NorthTec open day in Whangārei to look at study options
Young mum among 120 looking at study options.
Whangārei tutor embraces his culture to enhance learning
From feeling inadequate without te reo, tutor is now sharing culture with students.
Coroner to investigate death of 89-year-old Mangonui identity
The coroner will look into the death of 89-year-old who died on Mangonui waterfront