'Care and connection' key needs of the homeless, charity boss says
Paihia Facebook post furore has put plight of Northland homeless back in the spotlight.
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place
Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.
Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.
Kiwi racing legend claims Far North Rally title
Mechanical issues hamper defending Far North rally champion Ben Hunt.
Northland tourism infrastructure projects get $1.3m from Government
The money will help improve visitor facilities with international borders reopening.
US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
News snippets from Northland
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles
Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health
Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate
Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.
Four people killed in four Northland crashes named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crashes are ongoing.
After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer
The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.
It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors
A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.
Kaitaia physiotherapist claiming more than $478k in compensation
A second Northlander is claiming wall panels are faulty and is seeking compensation.
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returns
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.
Robert Webb talks giant petrel and other 'oddball' birds in Northland
Northland bird expert explains why more seabirds seem to be washing up on land.
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Artist on a mission to save Northland's starry skies
Once painting complete artist will cover it in streetlights to illustrate light pollution.
Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD
A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Bank says sorry to ex-MP ordered to take off hat
Kaumātua says the way no-hat rule was applied during a bank visit was discriminatory
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football
FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.
Kerikeri student crowned joint winner of Race Unity Speech Award
Joe Howell's speech about working together to end racism earned him a top podium finish
Stuck without a doctor? Find out what to do and where to enrol
Desperately looking for a GP? Not sure what to do if you don't have one? This is for you.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry
People wanting to get into the Far North's horticulture industry can enrol in a new course
7-year-old to take part in World Hip-Hop Dance Competition
Northland DDF dance crew qualifies for Hip-Hop International, but there's a catch.
Kennel cough making a dog's breakfast of Northland canine health
Northland vets say they are seeing more cases of canine cough among the region's dogs.