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Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through
MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.

Northland children's writer wins another award with popular book Holding The Horse
Janine Williams' perseverance with her book Holding The Horse has paid off.

Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.

Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie
The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.

'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses
Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.

‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreak
An estimated 800 of the combined 4600 passengers and crew have tested positive.

The stage is calling for Northland talent
It's Youth Theatre's first te reo Māori season, and Tai Tokerau talent is being sought.

Don't be tempted: Budgeting experts dish out helpful advice as cost of living bites
The Northern Advocate talks to experts to find out how to beat the cost-of-living crisis.

Opinion: The upside-down painting dilemma
Who is to say that Paris has it right and Dusseldorf wrong?

A little whale with a unique story
The skeleton is what remains of a minke whale that was found stranded on a beach.

Far North District Council's Hilda Halkyard-Harawira has been officially sworn as councillor
Far North District Council completes final swearing in ceremony

Aucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for development
More land in the Kaipara is to be rezoned for development.

State Highway 1 reopens near Hikurangi after lengthy closure
Northland getting more heavy rain and strong winds

Jury set to retire in Whangārei murder trial where two brothers are accused of killing during a street brawl
Three crucial seconds of CCTV will determine if brothers are guilty of murder.

Heavy rain and strong winds for Northland for second time this week
Northland to get more heavy rain and strong winds

Parua Bay fatal crash: Improvements in the pipeline for notorious black spot
A day before Wednesday's fatality, four other accidents occurred at the same location.

News bites: School kapa haka fest returns, chess champs this weekend
News in brief from Northland

Parua Bay fatal crash: Car submerged upside down in water
Whangārei Heads Rd has reopened after it was closed following a fatal crash earlier today.

Govt report names vulnerable communities at major risk of flooding
Some Northlanders felt the suggestion communities at risk needed to move was unnecessary.

A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.

David Grindle: Communication is key to a happy relationship
Difficult conversations can build an open and transparent relationship.

Motorists stuck as roads flood but rain due to ease
A band of heavy rain is passing over Northland and should ease shortly.

Emergency services free person trapped in digger
The person is reportedly trapped in a digger.

Police name men who died in Far North crashes
Aaron Donaldson, 50, of Waipapa, died in the crash last Thursday.

Prepare for delays: Two road deaths prompt police warning for drivers
The causes of both fatal crashes remain under investigation.

Kevin Page: I am over Halloween trick-or-treaters
This year I took a different approach to Halloween.

Be careful on Northland's roads with heavy rain likely
Heavy rain due in Northland today , MetService warns

Far North councillor-elect uses 'legally invalid' document for council swearing-in ceremony
New councillor to become official on Thursday after signing correct document.

Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.