Latest from Kerikeri

Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text
The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.

Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident
Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.

More people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costs
More pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.

Former head boy science whizz hit with US crypto fraud lawsuit
Ivan Ravlich is facing accusations he defrauded investors out of their crypto.

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'
Northland prepares to welcome international students for the first time since March 2020.

Far North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operation
Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.

$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her

'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.

'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.

Bank says sorry to ex-MP ordered to take off hat
Kaumātua says the way no-hat rule was applied during a bank visit was discriminatory

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.

Kerikeri student crowned joint winner of Race Unity Speech Award
Joe Howell's speech about working together to end racism earned him a top podium finish

Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.

Three hurt in fiery crash on Wellington motorway
The power pole and lines have been removed and the lane is now open.

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.

'Warmest welcome ever': All Blacks arrive in Northland
Local hapū's gift of a carved taiaha 'hugely humbling', All Black captain Sam Cane says.

Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences

The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.

Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses

One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa

Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa
Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.

Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.

'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.

Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring

Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series
The stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.

'We just want answers': Friends, family appeal for info about woman's death
Police are treating 36-year-old's death, at Waipapa Landing last month, as "unexplained".

Otaika liquor store ram raid latest of many
The shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.