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Northland one of 3 regions yet to hit 90% Covid vaccination rate

Northland still lagging behind rest of country as region remains under red light.

Whangārei mum loses car, baby seat, and pram in latest car theft

Nissan Tiida is among model of cars targeted by thieves across Northland.

Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland

Northland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.

Joe Bennett: Boggling about the Big Bang

Then came the Big Bang and time and place began.

News snippets from Northland

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.

Latest bowls news from Northland

Latest news from the Northland bowls scene

Popular beach dig, sandcastle contest returns to Paihia

Free family events on Paihia beach will test creativity and entertain the kids.

Photos of the year: Advocate photographer's picks of the year

2021 was an interesting year.

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.

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.

Northland news in brief: Reminder to get Covid test if unwell

Catch up on what's happening around the region.

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

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.