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A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
Solar energy powering Far North rest home
Kaitaia's Switzer rest home cosy with solar power
Photos: Big turnout for Kaikohe show
More than 1000 people turned out for a day of traditional contests and entertainment.
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Pehi's path to Waka Ama wonders
The 53-year-old is a 10-time national champion and a two-time world champion.
Whangārei student feeling good about NCEA result release
Around 140,000 students in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue sat exams last year.
America's Cup fanzones in the Northland
Nine America's Cup fanzones have been approved around Northland
Money experts dish out tips for post-holiday spending hangovers
Splashed too much cash over the holidays? The Advocate talks to experts who can help.
Teens risk own lives to save child in surf at remote Kiripaka beach
A teenage boy left in a serious condition after his rescue efforts was flown to hospital.
'Beautiful to watch': Dolphin encounter caught on cellphone
Lee Gamble captured dolphin experience on cellphone, but wishes she had her camera.
Land provisionally acquired near Te Kopuru
Work on a new water storage facility in Kaipara will begin before the start of winter.
Boaties' pets putting island nature restoration at risk
Increase in dogs and cats brought ashore puts island restoration project at risk.
Want to be the next Taika? Filmmaking workshop on in Whangārei
The workshop will give youth the chance to try their hand at filmmaking.
Whangārei's glass recycling efforts get $42,000 boost
Glass recycling efforts in Whangārei have been given $42,000 boost
Truckies urged to ensure safety checks are done before loading up at Northport
Second ship to offload containers at Northport bound for Auckland.
'Please help me bring him home': Plea for return of missing puppy
Staffie-cross dog is a Moerewa mother's "last link" to her late pregnant teen daughter.
Six60 looking forward to starting national tour in Northland
Matiu Walters - Six60 frontman - on Waitangi gig and touring
News snippets from Northland
Sandcastle comp on again; and stolen sick puppy returned.
'Your results don't define how far you'll go': Message to NCEA students
NCEA exam results will be available online next week.
Strawberries satisfy horticulture habit
Strawberry Sheilas owner Lesley A'Court looks back on her horticultural achievements
Witnesses wanted to fight ahead of Ōpua homicide
Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed
Rāhui on harbour to protect falling scallop stocks
Far North hapu have laid a three-year rāhui on taking scallops from the Whangaroa harbour.
Hopes for bumper turnout at Kaikohe show
Free kids' rides expected to be a big drawcard this Saturday.
Police investigating attempt to injure protected seagulls
DoC urges people to report attempts to injure or kill endangered seagulls in Northland.
Highest temps in parts of Northland, Niwa says
It's been a year of drought and heavy deluge in Northland.
Northland girl's fundraiser wins guru's attention and US$10,000 for charity
Anika Beren, 10, hoped to raise $1000 for BOI Animal Rescue. She's now gone over $15,000.
Noxious Moth Plant mistaken for pretty garden climber
A small group of Onerahi residents are weed-busting the neighbourhood.