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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

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.

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

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

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.

Swimming stalwart's vision realised
Ester's vision was that all kids, regardless of their situation, should be taught to swim.

Ōpua stabbing: 14-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder
Justice Timothy Brewer extended name suppression for the youth until trial - yet to be set

Northland road crosses: The caring nurse who just wanted to help others
Paraplegic Paul Wager's "amazing" wife Jodee vowed to dedicate her life to his bucket list

Husky owner fined $4500 after two kiwi killed
Blame for the dog's destruction lies with owner, not the dog itself, judge says.

Kāinga Ora apologises to mum for dangerous broken fence
The mother had asked that the fence be fixed ever since she had lived at the property.

Northland Māori seats poll demand petitions to be delivered to councils this week
The petition will still be delivered to the councils, despite looming law change.

Northland DHB proposes whānau-centred healthcare fix
Chamberlain acknowledged the OME's potential place in Northland's healthcare system.

Government plans for more social housing underwhelms
Northland will be getting some more state houses, but the numbers haven't impressed some.

Bombshell $300m Māori health proposal shocks Northland healthcare
The Northland DHB has come out in strong opposition to the proposal.

Lieutenant Kim Rapson trades 20 years as Whangārei GP for the Navy
Kim Rapson was a Whangārei GP for 20 years, she wanted a new challenge so joined the Navy

News snippets from Northland
Women winched of Mt Manaia; and newborn's death not suspicious

SPCA cuts services to Whangārei pound
Northland and Auckland animal rescue groups overwhelmed by extra pressure.

Labour's Māori caucus arrives at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae
Labour's Māori caucus is given a reminder of the aspirations of Te Tai Tokerau at Waitangi

Whangārei man who took mussels from Mair Bank gets fined
Whangārei labourer fined for taking shellfish from a closed fishery area

News snippets from Northland
Volunteer firefighters compete; and watch out for kids back to school.

Covid message: Lifeguards urge beachgoers to slip, slop, slap and scan
Northland lifeguards do their bit to remind Kiwis to scan QR codes wherever they go.

Isolation birthday girl's positive experience
Positive experience for birthday girl in isolation.

Back to school: Costs put pressure on Northland families
Needing to buy uniforms, stationery and bags can put pressure on families.

Whangārei gallery representing Northland at prestigious art fair
Covid travel restrictions opens doors to local artists.

Back to school: Northland school rolls growing
Kamo High School is estimated to get an additional 129 students.