Editorial: Our frontline heroes deserve to come home safe at the end of the day
Advocate reporter Jaime Lyth reflects on what her Frontline Heroes series has shown her.
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Northland news in brief; reduced cat and kitten prices, Northland police quash rumour, Lotto results
Check out the latest news bites from around the region.
'We're not an anti-vax group': Kaikohe's Mike Shaw on legal challenge to overturn education mandate
The judicial review of education mandates is expected to conclude in Wellington today.
382 community cases in Northland; Ministry of Health
Ten people are currently in hospital, the ministry says.
Government sets aside $572m for Whangārei Hospital
'Our hospital is crap, but our staff are amazing' says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei breaks summer record, call for blood donors
Check out the latest news bites from around the region.
100 basketball hoops campaign: 'A band-aid over a lot bigger problem, but a step in the right direction'
There were fewer than 20 basketball hoops for public use in Northland before the project.
Carolyn Hansen: Count your blessings and add up the benefits
Is gratitude an emotion, a behaviour, or a virtue?
School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
Funding for sport and recreation organisations hit hard by Covid
Relief on the way with a further $4 million to assist sport and recreation organisations
The Hundertwasser surrounds and rooftop should be a public space for all to enjoy
Ideally returning locals would be able to enjoy the rooftop and viewing tower for free.
GPs spat on and sworn at as healthcare pressures mount
Long working hours, staff shortages and financial restrictions puts GPs under the pump.
Less than one per cent of Northland's active Covid cases in hospital
The Northland District Health Board has released today's Covid information for Northland.
Northland health workers unable to strike after Employment Court ruling
Northland health workers are now relying on facilitated negotiations to improve conditions
Water bill hikes likely when Marsden Point Oil Refinery shuts
Whangārei residents face 31% water price hike when refinery closes.
Work starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and Moerewa
Work on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.
Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
Kerikeri cricketer Lola Scott, 13, named one of the ANZ Next XI future stars
Ripiro Beach has best toheroa seabed in the North Island
Disease, climate change, vehicles and poaching have all affected toheroa numbers.
Govt can't take action against Russian oligarch with luxury lodge - yet
NZ does not have the ability of other countries to freeze assets.
Centres to battle for national finals spots
Latest news form Northland's bowls scene
Armed police swarm Tikipunga after reports of gunman fleeing supermarket carpark
Police Eagle helicopter joins search for alleged gunman in Tikipunga.
520 new Covid cases in Northland out of 23,183 nationally
Covid infections in Northland continue to soar
Family, beaches, and kina - a returning Northlander's bucket list as border reopens
Bou Hauraki, 31, has been looking forward to his flight home from Melbourne for years.
Breaking point: Northland allied health workers strike over low pay and mounting pressures
Hundreds of Northland PSA health workers are striking on Friday in Kaitāia and Whangārei.
Art centre's green crown laden with rare natives
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre is blessed with many rare Northland native plants.
John Williamson: The cheese cutter myth explored
There are some stark differences between a driver's and a motorcyclist's philosophies.
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Shop worker spat on by anti-mandate protesters
Around 100 protesters are gathered in and around the Whangārei Police Station.
'Mr Kaitāia Rugby' passes away a week after receiving life member award
Club fans and officials plan a fitting tribute for tireless club devotee Barry Murray.
Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
Northland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.
Farewell for Northland and Tutukākā legend Jeroen Jongejans
People far and wide farewell well-loved Northland identity Jeroen Jongejans.
Updated: Over 2000 active cases in Northland with 380 reported today
There are now 2200 active cases in Northland.