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What makes Northland an idyllic holiday hotspot?

What makes Northland the favoured summer break destination for Kiwis.

Love of lifesaving: Waipū lifeguard celebrates 50th season

Waipū Cove surf lifeguard Ian Godfrey has spent 50 years saving Northland beachgoers.

Northland tourism leaders excited by weather prediction

Niwa predicts temperatures in Northland to be above average this summer.

Wildlife park reopening planned for this month

People are urged to book online when Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary resumes public visits.

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News in brief from Northland

First home buyers looking at less desirable suburbs

Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.

Suspected gas leak in Whangārei's city centre sparks emergency response

Suspected gas leak that closed busy part of central Whangārei caused by the sewer

The year that was 2020 in photos: Lockdown, election and a tornado

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's favourite images of 2020

Northland's top 2020 Trade Me listings revealed

Northland's top 5 Trade Me listings of 2020.

Identity of Waipū's adored local celebrity revealed

Four Square Waipū worker Heather Wells has been adopted by the township as the local Nana.

Youth were urged to vote last election - they listened

Northland youth voting rates rise after Electoral Commission pre-election campaign.

Girl power rules: Women dominate BOI Music Festival on and off stage

All key roles at Friday's festival are held by women, who dominate the musical line-up

Five families left homeless by fire in one month

Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.

Demand for water increases across Northland

Water carriers across Northland starting to get busy as the weather heats up

People can still visit Northland's historic Māngungu Mission during work

Northland's historic Māngungu Mission won't close during vital conservation work

News snippets from Northland

Bay of Islands Music Festival lineup, and scholarships for Ngāpuhi students.

Last round? Bay of Islands hospitality businesses' desperate plea for staff

Bay of Islands hospo operators say it will take more than visa extensions to save them.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.