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House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
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Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
Northland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater success
The men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter
Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.
Compulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators say
The one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.
Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival
Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.
Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
Kaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian Batchelor
The claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.
'It was like watching a movie': Off-duty lifeguard hailed for dramatic dog rescue
A trip to the beach took a sour turn when a pet dog plunged over a cliff into surf.
Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom
Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.
$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.
Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught
Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.
Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds
Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.
Popular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school trip
The dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.
Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Room for two: The popular avocado farm hailed for its native mushrooms
Advocate photographer Tania Whyte captures an inside look at the popular growers.
Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
Vandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.
'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered
Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final
Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.
Lawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High Court
Michael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.
Māori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down home
The couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.
Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North
Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.
Three winning Lotto tickets sold in Northland
Could you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.
Racehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in Northland
Keeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.