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Whangārei MP Emily Henderson gives rousing maiden speech in Parliament
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson spoke of Northland's poverty during her maiden speech.

Paramedic describes scene of baby death at mother's trial
Baby not breathing, was floppy, wet, and cold on shower floor in Whangārei house.

Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.

More than 200 turn up to snorkel day at Northland's Maitai Bay
This year's snorkel day at Maitai Bay was the best yet with more than 200 turning up.

Northland's new chief nurse and midwifery officer is from the region
New chief nurse and midwifery officer returning home to Northland.

Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.

$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

Rawene fire brigade's big aim to boost small roster
Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.

Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.

Tauraroa Area School's jaw-dropping gym opened
There is a world of difference between the new gym and the school's old 1970s one.

Te Hapua bush fire under control, helicopters stood down
Fire crews responded to the blaze which was on Te Hapua Rd on Sunday afternoon.

Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing well
Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing but more work needed before road can reopen.

Up to 25,000 crowd Waitangi on national day
This year's crowd was almost half of what attended last year's 180th anniversary.

Online post sparks Northland police conduct probe
Video poster defends police over words used by officer in incident

$1.4m to extend self-administered cervical screening research
The new test is considered "gold-standard" and enables women to test themselves.

Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers
Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan
Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience

Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi
Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.

Collaboration produces The Absurditorium
Show debuts after collaboration between veteran director and upcoming playwright.

Tai Tokerau group at forefront of Aotearoa education future
It came after Ardern's said Aotearoa history would be taught in school and kura in 2022.

Candidates for Northland byelection meet voters
Candidates for Northland Regional Council byelection speak.

Artist Ardern wows at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
PM warmly welcomed at award-winning Whangārei cultural centre.

Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges
PM let slip news of wedding plans 'soon' during visit to Maori Wardens with daughter Neve

Health Minister calls for resolution to GP/Mahitahi stoush
On Wednesday, the Northern Advocate revealed the near-complete relationship breakdown.

Kiwi lucky to survive dog attack in Northland
Reckless: Dog was off the leash when it grabbed the mature female.

News snippets from Northland
Feelers finish tour in North; and mobile GP clinic at Pataua.

Northland writer's first novel wins international award
The novel's main character follows a path similar to the author's own.

New era for hapū as 'living cultural centre' opens
A $1.25m PGF grant allowed the rebuilding of Rewa's Village, now called Te Ahurea.

Hikurangi and Kensington dominate bowls finals
Kensington will now represent the Centre in the Mercedes Cup on May 8.