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The parcels were addressed to people living streets, even kilometres, away.
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Northland sweltered and was soaked in 2022 as region went through hottest year on record
The top-four warmest years on record have all occurred since 2016.
Columnist Joe Bennett learns a lot from his once-messy garage
Joe Bennett goes on a journey of discovery in his messy garage.
High Court ruling sees Government propose reducing Northland crayfish limits
High Court ruling that Govt allows too many crayfish to be taken in Northland sees review
News in brief from Northland: Lotto winner; arrest after fleeing police
News snippets from Northland
Repairing slips caused by ex-tropical cyclone Hale means delays on SH1 south of Whangārei
Expect delays on SH1 across the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, as slips cleared
Nearly 100mm of rain in 12 hours for Whangārei during yesterday's deluge
Well over a month's worth of rain fell in one day in Whangārei.
Four Northland liquor outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Police and Te Whatu Ora carried out two Controlled Purchase Operations recently.
Northland news in brief: Doco on unique project; missing teen turns up
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Ideas sought for Paihia waterfront revamp
Total of $2m earmarked for three projects to improve the Bay of Islands town.
End of the line for appeals against Far North power line extension over private land
The Supreme Court's decision has ended a five-year stoush.
News briefs from Northland: Widespread alcohol bans, and get a free haircut for the kids
News snippets from Northland
Spectacle of sail set to return to Russell
The annual tall ships race is one of the Bay’s top sailing and social events.
Summer fun: Two free family events on Paihia beach
The beach dig will be held on Jan 14 followed by the popular sandcastle comp on Jan 28.
News briefs: Alcohol banned in public in Whangārei areas
Latest snippets from around the region.
Campers hunker down as wind and rain hammers Northland
Some campgrounds have emptied out; at others stoic campers are determined to stay put.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
2022 in review: Top sports pics from Advocate photographer Tania Whyte
Favourite sporting pics by Advocate photographer Tania Whyte from 2022
Birds of a feather: Hundreds of colourful birds to view at The Parrot Place in Northland
Vanessa Barratt takes the Northern Advocate through The Parrott Place in Kerikeri.
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain and wind on the way; and Covid response recognition
News snippets from Northland.
Bay of Islands swimmers take the plunge for first sunrise of 2023
The Bay of Islands Ocean Swimmers have taken the plunge at dawn on January 1 since 2006.
News briefs from Northland: Popular track open again; and stolen mail found
News snippets from Northland
MNZM for Whangarēi district councillor Phil Halse
Service to local government and the community recognised.
2022 in review: Some of the Advocate photographers' favourite sporting shots of the year
2022 in review: Michael Cunningham shares his favourite sporting shots of the year
Summer of music: Northland's music lineup
Plenty of live music in Northland this summer as Covid restrictions gone
News in brief from Northland - Tractor Spectacular; and counterfeit banknotes
News snippets from Northland
News from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
DoC's plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves during summer
Plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves.
Monstrous discovery in Bay of Islands sewer prompts toilet warning
It turns out ‘flushable’ wipes are anything but. Just ask Far North sewage contractors.
Three-vehicle pile-up blocks SH10 at Waipapa, Northland
No major injuries but crash left one lane buried in broken bottles.
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte’s favourite photos from 2022
From dogs playing in the water to the election of a new mayor, it's been a busy year.
Popular bike trail set to reopen in time for summer holidays
Twin Coast Cycle Trail's partial closure in 2021 hit bike, accommodation businesses hard.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council