Northlander thrilled at cheaper breast cancer med
Whangārei woman thrilled a breast cancer drug may be publicly-funded through Pharmac.
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Northland due for thunderstorms, heavy winds and tornadoes
Northland due for thunderstorms, heavy winds and tornadoes
Kaikohe women's gym setting standard
Gym director Rhonda Zielinski-Toki uses the women of Northland as her motivation.
Tourist ploughs into marae, avoids prosecution
British tourist who crashed into Northland marae not charged over damage.
FNDC gets mixed report from Ombudsman
Report says the council is serious about being transparent but several areas to work on.
Hockey: Mangapai look to break 25-year hoodoo
Will history to haunt Mangapai's men as they try to rid a 25-year monkey from their backs?
Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
Northland local body elections: Where to meet candidates
The Advocate hosts a meeting on September 9. Other opportunities are planned.
Recidivist offender backs Ombudsman's findings at Ngawha Prison
Recently-released inmate agrees with poor treatment of prisoners at Ngawha.
Northland nurses give up annual leave to help disabled Tongans
The nurses are going to support people with disabilities in Nukualofa.
Kemp descendants recall memories of grandfather
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Northland students get trade and study tips
Northland students get trade and study tips at Whangārei industry experience event.
Veteran Ngāpuhi leader facing challenge
Two-way race to represent takiwā as veteran Sonny Tau challenged by Clinton Dearlove.
Results from basketball, squash, gymnastics and more
Find out who has been succeeding in a number of Northland sporting codes.
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Northland farmers to get Mycoplasma bovis update today
Northland farmers will get an update about the M. bovis situation today.
Mobility dogs learning the ropes in Northland
Mobility dogs learning the ropes in Northland
Record cruise ship season pours $21m into Northland
Bumper season sees $21m flow into Northland.
Football: Wretched results threaten relegation
Will Northland FC avoid a historic relegation from the NRFL men's second division?
Tech-savvy teens build underwater drone
Young entrepreneurs say their invention could save ratepayers a small fortune.
Future Ferns on display at Kensington netball courts
Northland's young netballers took to the court on Saturday to show their skills.
Kaitaia, WBHS take out badminton titles
In spite of some stiff opposition, Kaitaia College won for their third straight year.
Whangaruru make final after one-goal thriller
The teams could only be separated by one goal after four quarters of play.
Last big chunk of central Kerikeri land on market
20ha-plus of land along Kerikeri River was last sold to the late Ian Bing in the 1950s.
Springfield eye premier hockey double
Can Springfield win the premier double or will Mangapai and Maungakaramea spoil the party?
Bream Bay students win with kawakawa-based business
A record 50-plus companies took part in the event which showcases student entrepreneurs.
Record 10 candidates seek Far North mayoralty
Last-minute rush in Far North with 41 council nominations and 33 for community boards.
Students take on wheelchair turbo touch
The enjoyment from the players was clear to see.
Futsal explosion should be a sign for Whangārei
Could a new or upgraded indoor facility be the key to unlock Northland's sporting talent?
Male gymnasts breaking the mould
Northland has had nine female gymnasts to go to nationals in 10 years but no males.
Kiwi carnage continues as sixth bird run down
Conservation group pleads with drivers to slow down between dusk and dawn.