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DHBs didn't honour Employment Relations Authority report, PSA union says
Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne
Young Whangārei surfer stamps his mark on Junior Pro national competition
Kaikohe's historic pūriri safe - but it may be in for a pruning
The giant pūriri is listed as a wahi tapu but is missing from NZ's Notable Trees register.
Assaults on the frontline: Cops facing more attacks on the job
Around 31 per cent of the nearly 300 assaults on Northland cops resulted in injuries.
Northland family reunited with Ukrainian mum: 'Many happy tears and warm cuddles' followed
Northland man sells his most prized possession to build his mother-in-law a house.
Arborist stumped over no protections for Northland's native trees
Local arborist speaks out against relaxed rules around chopping down native historic trees
International Rally of Whangārei speeds across finish line
The International Rally of Whangārei wraps up after a speedy few days.
Waipū clinches tight win in premier rugby against Old Boys Marist
Our photographer captured the close Waipu vs Old Boys' Marist game at Caledonian Park
A lifetime of popular television show Dr Who
Joe Bennett reflects on a lifetime of Dr Who.
Comment: Hundertwasser's art harbinger of global issues
Hundertwasser's lifework is on display at Whangārei Town Basin
Demand for Covid vaccine 'trickling': Māori health provider
Northland received nearly $10.9m in funding for the vaccination rollout.
Northland news in brief: Protest at Whangārei Library; daily Covid cases; new cops for Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Preparing for the last supper: Jo Seagar on why hospice matters
Celebrity chef has an honest conversation about death for Hospice Awareness Week.
Photos: Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro welcomed at Waitangi
A daughter of Te Taitokerau is welcomed home as NZ's first wahine Māori Governor-General.
Pride, celebration as new Governor-General welcomed at Waitangi
Northland's Dame Cindy embodies both sides of the Treaty in one person, iwi leader says.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
Son wrestled with schizophrenia and drugs before fatal shootings
Daniel Raines fatally shot his stepfather Garry before killing himself in September 2017.
Police investigating disappearance of Northland mum
Gaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in south Hokianga on May 1.
Protest against Whangārei Library hosting rainbow event for children
Whangārei Library makes no apologies for hosting a rainbow event for children
Whangārei Heads and Saint Francis Xavier schools win Epro8 contest
Northland students show science, technology, engineering and maths skills at EPro8
More suggestions for Whangārei Airport site if airport moves
Public meeting hears plans for potential Whangārei Airport shift.
Converting Northland farms into forestry angers Federated Farmers
4661 hectares of Northland farmland sold for forestry conversion
Whangārei's ambitious Ahi Wai Eco village plan fails due to perfect storm of circumstances
Whangārei's ambitious Ahi Wai Eco village plan won't go ahead
Northland bowlers competing on the national stage
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
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Parua Bay School reflects on 150-year history with celebrations
A Whangārei school celebrates its 150th anniversary in the presence of mana whenua.
DoC says sorry after bridges removed from track
Harrison's Track officially closed in 2007 but locals have kept using and maintaining it.
Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
Volunteer exodus due to vax mandate leaves stretched firefighters 'in despair'
FENZ says 10 Northland volunteers have quit. Firefighters say the number is much higher.
Road safety hero: Tracey Rissetto talks about the push for better roads
Tracey Rissetto describes herself as an everyday transport user who wants safer roads.
'The only career path you will hear me bragging about'; nurse of 33 years
The Advocate is celebrating all of the wonderful nurses who help care for Northlanders.
Bay News: Country Rock festival on again; safe havens for birds
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'The river is part of who I am': Ruatangata airport site threatens Patuwairua Stream
Public consultation about the proposed Whangārei airport sites ends on May 25.