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Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland
Northland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.
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News in brief from Northland - bush search for missing man, rock band's tour and more.
Waipū's old National Bank of NZ building gets new life
New future for historic National Bank of New Zealand in Waipū
Sea Eagle II's quiet return to the harbour causes stir
Sea Eagle II a welcome sight from tops of mountains, aircraft and the harbour.
Is this our hottest summer ever? Temps soar as workers feel the heat
Construction workers and roofers get hammered by high humidity in Northland.
Backpackers hostel reinvented for Covid era's 'new reality'
Pandemic, demise of YHA NZ forces Paihia hostel to find new ways of doing business.
Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'
Here's why Northland dairy owners are hesitant to speak against aggravated robberies.
Popular beach dig, sandcastle contest returns to Paihia
Free family events on Paihia beach will test creativity and entertain the kids.
Northland man missing since Wednesday morning sparks search
Police and search and rescue teams comb bush area near Pipiwai for Kukama Waa.
Faith, community support helped mum cope with loss
Loren Ross Taylor's mother hopes her message of hope can help others heal
Nearly 1300 rescue flights last year as demand continues to rise
Year 9 student among Northlanders flown by rescue helicopter.
13-year-old brings music back to Paihia waterfront
Paihia locals missed having a public piano after the last one vanished in 2018.
More Northlanders eligible for booster shot after new regulations kick in
New regulations around the roll out of boosters came into place yesterday.
Photos of the year: Advocate photographer's picks of the year
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Comment: Roads not the only spoke in biker safety plan
There are five key priority areas that need to be addressed
Three power poles damaged in three hours - car crashes cut power
Northpower crews fix outages at McLeod Bay, Glenbervie and Waipū.
Kai Iwi Lakes drowning: Rāhui in place until this afternoon after child dies
Visitors are asked to stay out of the water for 24 hours.
Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership
Plan to raise $1.5m to return land at Ngunguru Sandspit to public ownership
Northland news in brief: Reminder to get Covid test if unwell
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Kai Iwi Lakes drowning victim is a 4-year-old
A child has drowned at popular Kai Iwi Lakes - Northland's first drowning victim for 2022.
'I feel vulnerable and unsafe' Life for region's immunocompromised
Northland's immunocompromised say they are feeling the pressure to protect themselves.
News in brief: Arson attempts investigated, duck hits powerlines
Catch up on news around the region.
'You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy
Police urge drivers to be patient, keep calm, and expect delays on Northland roads.
Motorcyclists seriously hurt in crash north of Whangārei
Rental car crossed the centre line and struck a motorcycle with husband and wife on it.
Refinery reacts to Govt's impending sustainable biofuels mandate
Millions of tons of emissions expected to be cut with new biofuels mandate.
Rugby star helping in fight against large Northland fire
Taniwha among crews helping fight major fire in Kaimaumau.
'Everyone was ... in good spirits': First weekend of 2022 had hot weather and good vibes
St John paramedics attended to 37 callouts on New Year's eve in Northland.
Fatal car crash mystery: Who killed Cheryl Te Maro?
Victim's sister apologises to driver charged - 'I don't believe she did it'.