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A century of heritage at iconic Northland baches
A century of heritage at iconic Northland baches.
ASB Stadium to become McKay Stadium
Founded in 1936, McKay is the first local sponsor since the Northern Advocate in 2004.
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Waka breaks up but paddlers all wearing life jackets and activate locator beacon.
Opinion: Academy revamp just the first step
We can pat ourselves on the back as much as we like - but there is still work to be done.
Meet Northland's young cycling hotshots
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'Enjoy your love' - couple celebrating 65th wedding anniversary
Ngunguru couple Ruby and Barry McKay are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.
Fast-moving grass fire sparks warning
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Harold the Giraffe needs your help
Harold's Far North classroom is the only one in the country yet to be upgraded.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
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Showjumping opens secondary schools sport
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Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Foster Hope among three finalists for community awards
Charity gives out backpacks full of essentials to kids in foster care.
Far North fights 100 fires so far this year - despite total fire ban
"Some in our communities are choosing to blatantly ignore the risks."
Player retention a priority for new-look academy
The new academy system represents a step forward for the union at the age-group level.
Six60 in Whangārei: What you need to know
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News snippets from Northland
SH1 closed over Mangamukas for resurfacing, more Lotto Luck.
Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland
Gwen Lawson: Junior singles titles up for grabs
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NZ Post in Whangārei is on the move
New NZ Post location in Whangārei raises parking concerns.
Poutō Lighthouse Challenge backing cancer fight
Poutō is a special place and this weekend's event is raising funds for a special cause.
Multi-million dollar urban growth corridor Northland to Auckland on the cards
The corridor would be the second in NZ.
Northland drought: $80,000 support a good start
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor declared a drought on Tuesday.
Young landlubbers get taste of Navy life on Waitangi Day
Students from Whangārei and Kaitaia spent Waitangi Day on Navy vessel.
Te Tii Marae connected to broadband thanks to PGF
The marae in Waitangi is one of 17 in Northland connected through PGF funding.
Antique roadshow heading to Kerikeri
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Mental skills key for new north zone rugby academy
The new academy will be the base for 12 representatives of Northland's young rugby talent.