Arsenic, zinc and lead found at Puriri Park Rd development site
Contamination of the green-space soil won't stop a state housing development in Whangārei.
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Kerikeri Domain upgrades to start thanks to $3m funding
Plans include new play areas, and replacing skateboard and basketball facilities.
'You can't take a life back once it's been taken': Northlander's plea
Kaiwaka's Tawhiri Littlejohn wants better decisions by Northland road users to save lives.
Farmer guilty of using electric prodders at rodeo
Rodeo's umbrella body has slammed Derek Robinson for using an electric prodder on steers.
Northland sites to be screened in 21 countries in TV show
A TV show filmed in Northland is to be broadcast in countries across the Pacific in 2021.
Mangamuka Gorge to reopen to traffic by Christmas
Slip repair teams will be working double shifts to accelerate work.
Ruakākā family demands return of stolen piglets sick with virus
Six piglets sick with rotavirus were swiped from a Ruakākā farm.
Cosmetic medicine academy established in Northland
Northland's only advanced appearance medicine training academy has opened in Whangarei.
Police put organised crime in Northland 'on notice'
Northland organised crime groups will have illegally-gained assets seized
Only 300 tickets to be sold, so get in early for Diwali
Tickets for Diwali celebration in Whangārei sold through eventfinda for better tracking.
Whangārei could get its first Steiner school
Prime movers, sisters Amy Kirk and Tessa Lagerstedt, hope the school will open in 2022.
Northland woman crosses the finish line of Cape Reinga to Whangārei marathon tramp
Woman fresh off trek from Cape Reinga to Whangārei is a changed person.
Security to increase at tourist hotspot ahead of summer crowds
Highest risk relates to staff working alone, at night, with unreliable communications.
Wheels rolling for Northland police on new e-bike patrols
A three-month trial of e-bike police patrols has been launched in Northland.
Dehydrated kiwi chick rescued from Northland paddock now thriving
Bruce will be released back into the area once his weight reaches 400g.
Kamo High School student awarded AUT scholarship to study culinary arts
Raivyn-Skye Tangariki-Pou has been in the kitchen from a very young age.
Photos: Te Tai Tokerau primary/intermediate kapa haka regionals
Photos from the Maranga Mai E Te Iwi Mana Kuratahi Regional Kapa Haka Competition.
Marine creatures susceptible to warm weather will be affected
Marine biologists warn of depleting sea organisms as sea temperatures in Northland rise
Far North shooting isn't random violence, Northland police say
Far North shooting isn't a random act of violence, says Northland Police
Police pursue young driver clocking dangerous speeds in Hikurangi
Police pursue young woman driving at dangerous speeds in Hikurangi during school drop off.
Anxious wait for US election results for Whangārei Americans
Local Americans see hope for their country after Joe Biden wins the presidency.
Tāne Mahuta to close for several days for repairs to boardwalk
Work around Tāne Mahuta to help protect against Kauri Dieback
The Luke Bird Experience returns
Luke Bird said punters can expect a show full of glam, fun, songs to get you amped.
Volunteer Northland firefighter's tools taken after vehicle raid while he helped the community
Volunteer Northland firefighter vehicle raided while helping Hikurangi community.
Delight as large policing district to get two fulltime cops
Hikurangi policing area to receive two full-time permanently based officers by Christmas.
Testing starts at Northland's newest power station
Budget, timing hut by Covid but Ngāwhā still due to start supplying power by Christmas.
Whāngarei's Bradley Cunningham hangs up his firefighter's hat almost 50 years later
Whangārei fire service senior station officer Bradley Cunningham retiring after 46 years.
Police in 'heightened state of awareness' following latest Far North shooting
Police are gearing up for more trouble following a drive-by shooting in the Far North.
John Bain calls on former NRC colleagues to resign over Māori seats
The long-serving former councillor is urging cohesive action over the contentious issue.
Taniwha fall to Auckland in the Mitre 10 Cup
Northland's 19-year winless run at Eden Park continues.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Eating around the world in Northland
The Northern Advocate features eight of the region's eateries to celebrate our diversity.