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'Everyone is struggling': Soaring power bills take their toll
Northland residents are having great difficulty keeping up with their power bills.
'Enormous' $10 million cannabis seizure by Northland police
Police cannot rule out further arrests or charges in relation to the operations.
One dead after Tūtūkākā Coast crash
A person has died after two vehicles collided on Ngunguru Rd.
Whangārei used to be the place you stopped only for a toilet break. Not any more.
Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.
Northland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23K
The worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.
Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed
Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs
Northlander's weigh in on the 'Make it 16' debate
The Advocate chatted to locals about their thoughts.
Pay rise for Northland community nurses, but GP nurses excluded
Community health workers are in for a pay rise across Northland.
It's merry and bright at St John's Golden Church
St John's Golden Church, Whangārei is hosting a festive show of about 50 Christmas trees.
Whangārei Primary School celebrates anniversary in style
Students and teachers dressed up in Victorian clothing to mark 150 years of education.
Change of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwi
Man who owns dog that killed kiwi in Northland wants to change his guilty plea
Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing
Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.
Whangārei Primary School's 150th anniversary
Photos from Whangārei Primary School's 150th anniversary celebration - costume parade.
Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series
Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.
Enough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbing
Dairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers
Why Ecklonia Kelp is the backbone of our ocean ecosystems, and what you can do to help.
A local group is restoring the oceans spirit out in Tūtūkākā
Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall
Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.
Live: Northland dairy owners close doors as part of nationwide vigil for slain worker
Dairies nationwide will be closing their doors between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
Dr Shane Reti: Rural hospitals have highest ED nurse shortages
Provincial hospitals have been some of the worst hit by nursing shortages in EDs.
Whangārei dance academy to celebrate 40 years with two days of shows
Thousands of local children have learnt to dance with WADPA and performed at summer shows.
Corys Electrical Whangārei ram-raided over weekend
The Whangārei store doesn't have CCTV, so witnesses are encouraged to call the police.
Walking access from Northland’s Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored
A farmer's goodwill has seen the track from Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored.
TV sergeant joins forces with Northland police to recover stolen property
Actor Neill Rea, from The Brokenwood Mysteries, helped police track down his stolen kayak.
Christmas spirit on display at Whangārei Christmas Parade
Festive spirit to the fore at Whangārei Christmas Parade.
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days
Using his chainsaw givese Joe Bennett a new look at life
Joe Bennett finds chainsawing gives him something to muse on.
New mobile healthcare service hits the road
The new van is a fully equipped diagnostic clinic.
Healthy eating and diet will help you lose weight - Carolyn Hansen
Being deliberate with eating and diet will help you lose weight
Lions, trains and tractors featured at Educare's annual Picnic
The annual picnic had a massive turnout