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Spare a thought for our youth at this time of year
'Big time right now' for young people moving into new schools, classes, and year levels.

GPs protest Mahitahi stoush to health minister
Three GPs say Mahitahi has violated its founding principle of collaboration.

Two kiwi releases this weekend
Whangārei kiwi population to increase this weekend following releases.

Whangārei MP Emily Henderson gives rousing maiden speech in Parliament
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson spoke of Northland's poverty during her maiden speech.

Paramedic describes scene of baby death at mother's trial
Baby not breathing, was floppy, wet, and cold on shower floor in Whangārei house.

Summer beach bus service under review
Northland Regional Council is reviewing its decision on summer beach bus trial.

Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.

Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.

$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

Roofer gives inspiring talks to encourage young women into trades
Roofer Liz Watson is heading north to give inspiring talks encouraging women into trades.

More Northland boaties sign up for skipper courses
Enrolments for skippers courses have risen.

Rawene fire brigade's big aim to boost small roster
Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.

Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair
Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.

Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen
To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.

Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.

Tauraroa Area School's jaw-dropping gym opened
There is a world of difference between the new gym and the school's old 1970s one.

Up to 25,000 crowd Waitangi on national day
This year's crowd was almost half of what attended last year's 180th anniversary.

Online post sparks Northland police conduct probe
Video poster defends police over words used by officer in incident

$1.4m to extend self-administered cervical screening research
The new test is considered "gold-standard" and enables women to test themselves.

Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map
Young filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.

Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi
Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.

Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers
Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan
Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience

Collaboration produces The Absurditorium
Show debuts after collaboration between veteran director and upcoming playwright.

Tai Tokerau group at forefront of Aotearoa education future
It came after Ardern's said Aotearoa history would be taught in school and kura in 2022.

Candidates for Northland byelection meet voters
Candidates for Northland Regional Council byelection speak.