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Northland gymnasts flip out over Olympian tutor
About 50 gymnasts from Kerikeri and the wider Whangārei area came together at Parua Bay.

Doing it for mum: Why Whangārei Black Stick Ella Gunson became a constable
Whangārei Black Stick veteran Ella Gunson one of the region's newest police recruits.

Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening

Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.

Enrolments in trades spike
Northland trades' training records more than 50 per cent increase in enrolments.

Northland whānau dominate surf champs
Last week's nationals was Billie's first in the SUP division.

Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth
The granddaughter of a local legend is carrying on his legacy with sea horses.

An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling
Northland firefighters are reminding to be vigilant as the region's fire risks.

Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire

Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.

Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody

Housing register: Staggering 75 per cent hike within one year
Mum with autistic child among more than 850 waiting to for state housing in Northland.

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.

Six60 bassist wears 17-year-old Whangārei girl's nail polish
It's not every day you get to see your nail polish on a famous musician's fingers.

Solar energy powering Far North rest home
Kaitaia's Switzer rest home cosy with solar power

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

Northland Regional Council byelection voting starts soon
Eight people have put themselves forward for Northland Regional Council's byelection.

919 containers heading from Northport to Auckland next week
Trucks will be carting containers along SH1 from Northport to Auckland from Tuesday.

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.

Boaties' pets putting island nature restoration at risk
Increase in dogs and cats brought ashore puts island restoration project at risk.

Land provisionally acquired near Te Kopuru
Work on a new water storage facility in Kaipara will begin before the start of winter.

Whangārei's glass recycling efforts get $42,000 boost
Glass recycling efforts in Whangārei have been given $42,000 boost