Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
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Former mayor brands port move report 'a joke'
New $2m report rejects NorthPort option, picks Manukau Harbour instead.
Kaitaia bars band together to stamp out bad behaviour
Licensees agree to share information about troublemakers after post-Covid spike in fights.
Minister's absence meant news media weren't able to properly hold Clark to account for failures of the health system
Time will tell if the resignation was enough to soothe the nation.
Editorial: Running interference
We will be inundated with information ahead of the election.
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.
Aquifer consent delays costing jobs, avocado firm says
Historic aquifer level errors and Covid-19 among reasons for delayed hearings.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Photos: Kaikohe's dazzling festival of light
Close to 700 people turned out for the opening night of Bling Bling Toi Marama.
Budding Northland actor lands lead role in TV series
Budding actor Byron Repia has landed a leading role in an upcoming TV series about rugby.
Northland MP 'hugely disappointed' coward's punch bill voted down
"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.
Go Local! Covid-19 economic fallout starts to bite Northland businesses
The economic effects of Covid-19 continue to play havoc with Northland businesses.
Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.
Go Local! Travel business given helping hand by website designer
Shannell Christmas found opening a travel business a month before lockdown challenging.
Northland breast cancer screening clinics busy clearing backlog
And Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are back - now in July.
'Great big shark' sparks nationwide campaign
What began with a one-off mural created for Mangonui has sparked a nationwide campaign.
North truck driver's 30-year, no-crash record ends
'I knew it wasn't good when I looked back in the mirrors and saw the wheels in the air.'
Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week
Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.
Fifth homicide in a week: Teen fatally stabbed overnight
The 18-year-old victim's name is Krillan Koni Brown.
Go Local! Waipū brewery makes top 30 with two of its beers
A Northland brewery has made the top 30 in this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.
'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
Lester looking for love, enjoys long walks and companionship
A Russell resident has turned to dog sharing in a bid to help his anxious canine friend.
Go Local! Shark mural a gift to seaside community to say 'thanks for having us'
Two mural artists plan to create a giant mural of a shark as a thank you for Mangonui.
Go Local! Northland business owners show optimism
The Northern Advocate's Go Local! campaign has found local businesses helping each other.
Film about Sir Hek Busby to screen online at upcoming film festival
A film about master carver and waka builder Sir Hekenukumai Busby will screen online soon.
Go Local! Northland farmers' markets delighted to be back
Weekend markets resumed with contact-tracing, distancing and hand sanitiser precautions.
Go Local! Northland leaders welcome back flights to region
Northland leaders are welcoming the return of Air NZ flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei.
Northland awakes from lockdown hibernation as NZ moves into level 2
Family reunions, haircuts and a caffeine fix – it was a big day for Northland in level 2.
Oh, the places we go: Northlanders welcome level 2
Northlanders out and about as country goes into level 2.
Go Local! Northlanders take to their vege patches to be more self-sustainable
Northlanders are turning to their vegetable patches in a push to be more self-sustainable.
One active Covid-19 case left in Northland
The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.
Level 2 a lifeline for Northland businesses
Hairdressers and bars are making sure to tick every box ahead of a move to level 2.