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What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?

A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.

Trial date set for two men accused of central city murder

Two men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.

Supermarket without price tags: Families invited to take what they need

A social supermarket has opened in Whangārei as the cost of food reaches record highs.

'I freak out every time I hear a vehicle': Kāinga Ora slammed for poor vetting of tenant

Kāinga Ora won't consult neighbours prior to its new tenants moving into state houses.

Community supports family after child's death falling from tree

A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.

'It was very scary' Brothers flee burning yacht in the nick of time

Brothers use dinghy to get to shore after their boat catches fire in the Bay of Islands.

Long weekend tragedy: Person dies on rural Northland property

A St John spokesperson said they were alerted just after 2pm.

Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps

Somehow, we must once again take pride in being in control of our own life.

House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival

Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.

Man allegedly drags woman alongside car over tin of lollies

The shop's co-owner is still in hospital after the incident.

Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder

The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.

How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English

Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.

Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction

The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.

Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial

Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial

Māori writers provide frank kōrero about returning home

A look at one of six intriguing writers' chats, soon to be heard at the Upsurge Festival.

The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?

The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.

Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture

Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.

Northland Taniwha suffer heavy defeat in Christchurch

A high penalty count in the second spell proved costly for Northland.