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Whangārei driver crashes into cars before fleeing on foot in Woodhill close to Whangārei Hospital
A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a crash in Whangārei earlier this morning.
Northland bucks the trend with visitor spending
Northland is one of only two regions to see an increase in visitor spending.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Easter Carnival on this Saturday; and campaign against border threats launched.
Northport at Whangārei to take another ship with containers for Auckland
1170 containers to land at Northport at Whangārei for Auckland after Easter.
Fire at Kaitaia's old bowling club the third in five months
Police believe they know who caused suspicious blaze.
Judge tells Northland man his offending was very serious
Northlander jailed for nearly two years over a raft of violent offending.
Crank Up day at Whangārei Museum keeps old and young entertained
Vintage machinery on display at Whangārei Crank Up Day
Police warning after vehicle crime rises in district
Vehicle owners in Kamo, Tikipunga and Morningside are strongly urged to secure their cars.
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
$25M used tyre burner to fire up Whangārei's Golden Bay Cement
Three million used tyres to fire up Golden Bay Cement works in Whangārei
Wordman and birdman unite
Wordsmith compiles more than 100 poems about birds to help recovery centre.
News in brief
Mangamuka Gorge road reopens for light vehicles; downpours predicted; passport expired?.
Marae trustees reject claims power station has their support
Kotokota trustee says another power station will threaten the eels and elvers even more.
Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
Wild West comes to Waimamaku
Once a year a South Hokianga town is invaded by gun-toting horsemen and highway robbers.
Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Hora Hora forced to field reserve players due to injuries
Kamo run riot over Hora Hora in a opening of the Tyrepower club rugby.
Council representation review coming up
The review's outcome will be in effect for the 2022 and 2025 triennial local elections.
Family Fun Day debut a resounding success
Families turn up in droves to Family Fun Day and to have their say in district's future.
Tara iti / NZ fairy tern survival in Northland helped with chick born at Auckland Zoo
A partnership with Auckland Zoo gives hope for NZ's rarest bird, the tara iti/fairy tern.
Northland news in brief
Crews fight Kaitaia house fire; and the Shonky Fest is on this Saturday at Matapouri.
Paihia start for Goodbye Pork Pie Mini charity drive
Fifty teams are taking part in this year's KidsCan fundraiser from Paihia to Invercargill.
Back to school for Kamo High School's class of 1960
Class of 1960 return to Kamo High School.
Married 70 years: How a lost coin toss led to a 'wonderful life'
If he'd won a coin toss Norm wouldn't have met Doreen one evening on the Waiheke ferry.
Northlanders reveal life changes one year after level 4 lockdown
The Northern Advocate revisits Northlanders to see how life panned out after the lockdown.
Housing move 'decreasing the rental pool' - landlords representative
New Government announcements won't help desperate renters and the homeless.
Secrets to a 65-year marriage revealed
Couple still have untold stories after 65 years together.
'Disabled lives matter' - a new chant waiting for wings to fly
A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.
Family fun day today to promote WDC's long-term plan
Today's fun day at Pohe Island is part of WDC's Draft Long Term Plan public consultation.
Whangārei teen sees fire destroy bedroom cabin
Eight fire trucks and two tankers spent around four hours extinguishing the growing fire.
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.