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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Catching up with Whangārei family man whose life was flipped upside down in quarantine
A Whangārei father's wife diagnosed with cancer 10,000km away while he quarantined in NZ
Arapohue, Ruawai, Whangārei to host fours tournament
Congratulations to Paul Wightman who reached the last 32 in the singles.
'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.