Latest from Kaipara District

Police name crash and drowning victims
A Rawene man was flown to Whangarei hospital after a 4WD and motorbike collided.

'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.

Death-walking not for the faint-hearted
Kerikeri chef Linz Hart-MacDiarmid is bringing the art of death-walking to Northland.

Northland community groups get $3M in grants from Foundation North
Support for not-for-profit sector, and organisations making a "positive difference".

Micah says first year of school is 'so cool'
The Advocate has kept in touch with how Micah is doing at school throughout the year.

Historic Kaihu Tavern in Northland for sale
Historic Kaihu Hotel in Northland for sale

Opinion: Pawarenga sports day personifies Kiwi culture
Attending the Pawarenga sports day showed how important community is.

Art meets architecture in Whangārei
The 2.6m in diameter sphere can be used as a seating space, shelter, kiosk or book nook.

Whānau regroup for final fundraising effort
More than 200 people, including whānau from Australia, came to play at Whangaruru School.

Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.

Lawson: Bowlers prepare for busy season
Nine Northland bowlers are competing in the NZ open singles and pairs in Christchurch.

Hordes of people poaching toheroa on Baylys Beach
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.

Farewell to racing club stalwart, David Reid
With the first meeting of 2020 set for tomorrow, David Reid will be remembered fondly.

Whangārei man changes lives of Myanmar children
Mark Nicholls's team offered dental treatment for 220 children in remote Myanmar village.

SH1 crash slowing traffic through Whangārei
SH1 crash slowing traffic through Whangārei

Michael Cunningham's best 2019 sports photos
As the paper's authority on surfing, Michael Cunningham has perfected surf photography.

'Apocalyptic' haze makes its way to Northland skies
Effects of Aussie bushfires will be more visible today.

'Massive' response as St John sausage sizzle returns
New location on private land gets around bylaw limiting St John to two sizzles a year.

Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..

Local beach volleyballers take on country's best
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.

Northlander wins employment case against NZTA
NZTA disparaged former employee that led her to losing her job.

Tania Whyte's best sports photos of 2019
Tania Whyte's ability to catch special sporting moments in the act is unparalleled.

Women show their strong side at Highland Games
2020 was the first time the Waipū games had a women's heavyweight division.

Caledonia is calling again
Waipū celebrated the 149th Highland Games with 14 clans and thousand of visitors.

Police praise for 'best New Year's Eve' yet
Thousands greet new decade in Northland with little trouble, even in hotspots like Paihia.

Roaming dog killed family pet while they slept
A Kaikohe family are devastated their Labrador was mauled to death while they slept.

Anderson cleans up at Pawarenga sports day
About 1500 people gathered at the water's edge for the annual sports event.