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‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalate
The owners found their stolen boats hidden in mangroves up the Waitangi River.
Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.
'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary
A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.
'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library project
Kaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle
Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.
Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.
News briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need home
News snippets from the Far NOrth
Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem
Powerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May
Bay News: Canadian star visits; Community rallies for rescued kiwi
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
‘It’s real and authentic' – Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visits Te Kura o Otangarei
Principal Danelle Unuwai said she was proud her kura had been chosen to be a host.
Dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months
New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas.
Paedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island move
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again.
Road workers abused and threatened: ‘We really need to do better as a society’
Survey found one in five is thinking about looking for another job because of abuse.
'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie Hemara
Northland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.
Kiwi company launches project to improve Northland water testing
The Bactosure project aims to make water testing simple, affordable and accessible.
85yo farmer accused of causing animals suffering
A Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.
‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving families
Betty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.
Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.
‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damage
The woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report
Police car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog
Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.
‘Excessive speeds’: Five teens nabbed after vehicle convoy chaos
One vehicle crashed into a house on River Rd; the driver was caught nearby.
Meridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homes
Meridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.
Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.
Kerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years open
Nurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.
Iwi festival tipped to draw thousands
Far North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.
Every day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree Farm
On a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season
Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed
News snippets from the Far North.
‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 years
Some of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
Kevin Page: Beloved family dog leaves lasting memories
Despite losing a leg, George remained a brave and loving companion.
Judge rejects Whangārei’s bid to halt water fluoridation
Fluoridation of Whangārei's water will begin on March 28.
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.