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Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'
Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.
Four-star hotel plans resurrected for central Whangārei
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.
Iconic Northland tracks to close for months for repair work
The temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.
The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate
Newly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many years
Producing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.
Artist's latest exhibition dishes dirt on neighbour and council
A Northland artist has an unconventional exhibition showing in Whangārei.
Should ratepayers foot the bill to ensure freedom campers stick to the rules?
Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.
Thousands of Northlanders brave the chill to commemorate Anzac Day
Dawn ceremonies are taking place around the region today.
Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland
Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.
'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station
He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.
Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab
The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.
Northland's men and women singles bowls champs decided
Northland Bowls Centre's singles champs found
Kaitāia former hostel closed down after it was deemed dangerous now for sale
Kaitāia hostel closed by council as dangerous building being sold.
Northland to get $150m worth of new and revamped state houses
The state house owner plans to build nearly 400 new houses by the end of 2025.
Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.
Parenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kids
Raising children during a recession has hidden future benefits
‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attack
Michael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.
Onerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentenced
The Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.
Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say
In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.
Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle
Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.
Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns
Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.
Far North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changes
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
Irate residents sound off about new tsunami sirens
Coastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.
News briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules ease
News snippets from the Far North.
'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail Shepherd
Gail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.
After $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquifer
Kaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.
Lest We Forget: A guide to commemorating Anzac Day 2024
The day is a wider remembrance of those soldiers who have fallen.
'Frivolous and vexatious proceedings': Māori land court judge condemns pointless litigation
The judge was not impressed with the man pointlessly wasting Māori Land Court time.
'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.
Roaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in Maungatapere
The Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.
Dedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditch
The trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.