Students building affordable houses
Dargaville high school pupils are building homes for an estimated cost of $220,000.
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McGregor putting down the pipes
McGregor led the band for 33 years, and attended hundreds of celebrations in the region.
Northland couple crowned NZ Share Farmers of the Year
Northland couple crowned NZ Share Farmers of the Year.
Vandals wreck girl's 'pony poo' stand
Skye, 9, can understand people taking poo without paying but why smash up her stall?
Horahora bounce back with big win
There are some clear rivalries being formed in Northland's premier women's rugby comp.
Dutch paddlers head to NZ to honour master waka builder
Mourners are expected from around the Pacific and as far away as Holland.
Racing season opener set to thrill
Tomorrow's meeting has attracted some strong nominations across all age-groups.
Wahine Toa 1 suffer close loss to Naumai
Manawanui White carried on their winning ways with their second straight victory.
RoadSafe Northland wins first ever Road Safety Award
A Northland community group has been recognised with a national award.
Thousands of Northland teachers to strike
It's the third strike for primary school teachers and principals.
Suggestions made for upgrade of Pohe Island skatepark
The skatepark on Pohe Island is getting refurbished and extended.
Mum warns about rheumatic fever dangers
Nicky Rogers-Pirini's daughter Miya was diagnosed with rheumatic fever in 2015.
New play tackles youth, P and suicide woes
The interactive play will be performed at various Northland locations this month and next.
Northland sport detail: bowls and golf results
Find out who has been successful on Northland's bowls and golf greens recently.
World mourns loss of master waka builder, navigator
Sir Hekenukumai Busby, who revived traditional ocean voyaging, died in Kaitaia aged 86.
No arrest in stolen vehicle and police car ramming incident
Nissan owner: "This is the best possible outcome considering."
Adam Pearse: My hopes for Northland women's rugby
These players have a real chance to make a statement that lasts.
Whangārei dogs to hit the small screen
The cute canines are in training for a serious job.
Turbo touch talent on show
Okaihau College stood out with a first and second-place finish on Wednesday.
Our guide to your weekend in the North
Looking for something to do? Here's a list of what's happening around the region.
Country rock festival clocks up 30 years
May 10-12 festival features 43 acts from the US, Australia and New Zealand at 7 venues.
Blyth Tait to judge inaugural 'Horse of the North'
Blyth Tait's insight will be a huge drawcard for Northland's horse riders.
Feiwi or kijoa? Freak fruit found growing in Kerikeri garden
Combination of two great Kiwi icons described as the 'perfect freak of nature'.
Rural crews tackle out of control burn
Whananaki Rural Fire brigade and brigade from Maungakaramea were called to the fire.
Historic art exhibition comes to Dargaville
Bees keeping kids bizzy and high tea at the movies also in this week's Kaipara news.
Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light
Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.
Two fatal crashes in North in Road Safety Week
"They are there in your life and then they are gone. It is sudden and terrible."
Bring out your boots: Northern Advocate starts winter sports boot and shoe appeal
Bring out your boots: Northern Advocate starts winter sports boot and shoe appeal
Ngāwhā Prison inmates buzzing after getting bee qualifications
Sweet result for graduates.
Northland couple kept $5.5m winning Lotto ticket in undies drawer for a week
Northland couple kept $5.5M winning Lotto ticket in undies drawer for a week.
Three Northland stores sell alcohol to minors in police/health board sting
The stores were caught selling alcohol to minors in a police/health board sting.