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Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett
OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.

Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival
The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.

'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon
Have a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz

'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair pay
Not all teachers are paid the same in sector where children's education starts.

Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.

Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.

Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.

Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.

Far North news in brief: Daffodil Day success, meet the candidates and piano quartet
News snippets from the Far North.

High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.

Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa

Northland news in brief: Council considers changes to protect pā; alleged burglar naabbed
The latest news bites from around the region.

Wheelchair model features in Kaitāia entry in Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza
Kaitāia's Out of the Blue designers seeking success at Dargaville Wearable Arts contest

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway all steamed up for Father's Day trips on Gabriel
Kawakawa's Gabriel steam train running Father's Day trips.

Northland’s world boxing champions to fight in home region for first tme
Kaitāia’s Mea Motu and Whangārei’s Lani Daniels set for a fight night in December.

Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.

Opinion: How can councils be more representative of their communities?
OPINION: Councils currently have the opportunity to consider this important question.

Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.

Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.

Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.

News in brief: Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson's unique thank you; charity golf tournaments raises $21K
The latest news bites from around the region.

Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.

Te Kohu features poems from Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize competition
Poets submitted to Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize feature in new book

Far North news in brief: Crash blocks traffic, lodge faces liquidation and books for Afghans
News snippets from the Far North.

Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.

Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.

Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.

Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.

Dargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity moves
The town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.