Kerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champs
The team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.
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Serious crash in Ruakaka, road closed
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The wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.
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News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five stars
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Your Local MP: Emily Henderson points to tough challenges ahead
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Police arrest young pair after multiple overnight thefts
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News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
Crash barrier for Pipiwai Rd after coroner's report
Trinity Flavell, 18, was killed in a crash on the rural road in September 2020.
'A proper tumble' Five-hour-old kiwi found on roadside
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Bayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crowned
The Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory
All the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Plenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Whangārei woman says two people needed to carry Buddha artwork stolen while she was on holiday
Whangārei woman wants help finding beloved Buddha artwork stolen in burglary.
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News snippets from Northland
Northland Weavers’ quest to reclaim lost Māori sail-making knowledge
100 years earlier Te Rangi Hīroa set a challenge to recreate an ancient Māori sail.
Polio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane Reti
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Pipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot
A $250 million dry dock in Northland would provide hundreds of new jobs - feasibility study underway
A dry dock could be the precursor to moving the Navy from Devonport to Northland.
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Northland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles
Whangārei woman inspired to play rugby after international showcase
There is a surge of women and girls in Northland wanting to play rugby.
Not a cost saving: Northlander urges caution before bringing chickens home to roost
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Our Treasures: Kiwi North through the eyes of a 10yo
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Carolyn Hansen: Reaping the invisible benefits of exercise
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Joe Bennett: Readers upbraid, chide and scold me for my DIY sins
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After long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch dies
He campaigned tirelessly till the end.
Whangārei man was using faulty diving gear that led to his death
Coroner urges diving courses and equipment upkeep after Whangārei diver's death.
Kensington women and Hikurangi men win the Northland Centre Inter Club Sevens bowls tournament
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