Seeing red: Cause of shocking colour in Bay of Islands estuary revealed
"The damage we do now is going to catch up with future generations.”
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Northland news in brief: Christmas Kai Box searching for donation drop-off locations
The latest news bites from around the region.
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for Te Tai Tōkerau
Tai Tōkerau candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
Kevin Page: The weather keeps raining on my birthday parade
Any 'big' birthday you are required by law to get away from it all and go on holiday.
News briefs from the Far North - RDA saddles up, seniors expo, Lotto win and safety workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
Awanui Day time for tiny Far North town to shine
Beautiful tiny Far North town to celebrate Awanui Day.
'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes
A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.
Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage
The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event
'Keep eating it' - Kūmara growers need help to leave dismal season behind
'The best way to support is, if you can afford to buy kūmara, then please do'.
Northland news in brief: Far North Lotto winner; alleged boy racer meet ends in two arrests
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tree-mendous adventure comes to an end as popular spot closes
Glenverbie's Adventure Forest has been a hub for adrenaline junkies since 2007.
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for the Whangārei electorate
Whangārei candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
Auckland close the door on Taniwha's hopes for NPC win
Northland has not won at Eden Park since October 2008.
'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alight
Phone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.
Council cancels key climate change work: 'We are repeating a process that we don’t need to'
“The activities do not deliver any tangible benefits to Kaipara ratepayers.”
Jonny Wilkinson: Candidates leave us with a lot to think about
A special visitor and candidates meeting kept us busy.
Joe Bennett: On the summit of victory after plumbing the depths
OPINION: Suddenly the grey and greasy chuckled all away.
News in brief: Plea to drivers after rare birds killed; car crashes down 20m bank
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: How to cope with our busy modern lifestyles
Overworked and under-rested people need time out to tap into nurturing self-care.
Our Treasures: Puhipuhi ‘s history of boom and bust is a fascinating one
The headline 'Puhi Puhi Silver Field, situated in a great Kauri forest' started a bonanza.
Summer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth it
The work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.
Priority lane means two-hour Kamo Rd clearway parking ban
The new 6km bus priority lane will enable more frequent bus trips.
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
News in brief: Replacement works on Far North's busiest pontoon complete; Okiato Car Ferry ramp repairs project wraps up
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins hits campaign trail in Northland
The Labour leader visited Kawakawa and Moerewa on Thursday. Photos by Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham
What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
'Low cost parking is no longer sustainable': Car park numbers go down as demand goes up
A reluctance to increase the cost of car parks is being challenged by the city's growth.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
Kerikeri beekeepers' love of honey in tough market
The couple practice sustainable beekeeping, tying into the wider theme of Bee Aware Month.
Project to save Northland's kauri from disease wins major awards
World-leading Northland kauri dieback protection project wins big.
Mark the calendar: Kerikeri Street Party returns
The very popular party returns in November.
Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding
The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.