Calls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decision
The legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.
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Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.
Whangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's death
Whangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.
Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.
Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress
Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.
Exclusive: $22m island home trashed by squatters
A mansion on coveted Motukawaiti Island has gone to ruin.
Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
Northtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skills
Dawn ceremony for carved tomokanga (entrance way) in Northtec's Whangārei campus
Multi-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobs
Without urgent action Northland could lose its iconic kauri forests, minister says.
Black Power gang members and guns netted by Whangārei police
Three gang members have appeared in Whangārei District Court on firearm related charges.
Ngāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 years
Northland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.
Yachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration Minister
The sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.
Fire that destroyed Northland house treated as arson
Fire that destroyed a house in Ahipara being treated as arson.
Submissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm today
Deadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today
$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.
Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair
Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.
Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record
Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.
For the first time in 20 years, the country's top leaders at Waitangi were women.The question was how to accommodate them both as speakers
Dr Reti welcomes Ngāpuhi's signal of new approach to women speaking at Waitangi from 2022.
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
Beehive Diaries: Waitangi edition
Waitangi edition: Winston Peters comes out to play, Jacinda Ardern plays second fiddle.
Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges
PM let slip news of wedding plans 'soon' during visit to Maori Wardens with daughter Neve