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Northland Regional Council pushes back against plan to reinstate binding polls

The council played a key role in getting Māori ward polling removed.

Vince Cocurullo: Honouring Anzac Day and next steps with the Long-Term Plan

OPINION: Many go to war knowing that they may not come back.

Fatal fire Whangārei

Police and Fire & Emergency investigate the fatal car and house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga on Monday. Video / Northern Advocate

Opinion: ‘Weather’ turns as new caravan gets test drive

OPINION: The first trial of the new caravan does not run smoothly.

Gisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheese

MPI is still investigating a pensioner's 1kg block of cheese.

Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised

The wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.

Principal on tenterhooks awaiting news on Education Ministry cuts

There is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.

'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy

The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.

News in brief: Wildlife care amid Mangamuka repairs; popular walking tracks closed

The latest news bites from around the region.

Iconic Northland tracks to close for months for repair work

The temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.

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.

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

'Best use of print': Special edition of newspaper wins global publishing prize

The special edition provided vital updates to the cyclone-smashed region.

Ruawai leader slams council in David and Goliath battle over $400k property

Proceeds from a residential property should go to the scheme and not the council, he says.

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.

Northlanders at war: A family's search for brave brothers' graves, and a pilot heralded a hero

While war can feel worlds away, its reach is often felt on home soil.

Quarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-track

The Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.