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Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.
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Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter, but 3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei
3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei and Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter.
Liberty swing brings joy for Far North disabled community
The swings allow wheelchair users to gain maximum height, not just rock back and forth.
More rain on the cards during autumn in Northland
Welcome rain in Northland but still a long way to go, weather boffins warn.
Northland copes well in face of tsunami warning
Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.
Northland tsunami emergency services satisfied with response
Yesterday's evacuations across Northland were a "smooth" process for emergency services.
Hundreds wait out tsunami threat at Waitangi
One evacuee, grabbing only his most precious belonging, took his cat to high ground.
Watch: Tutukaka marina tsunami surge not the biggest
Busy Northland diving outfit Dive! Tutukaka had one boat at the Poor Knights yesterday.
Earthworks at Ōpua boatyard, reserve spark concerns
Neighbours say the work breaches easement rules; boatyard owner says it's fully consented.
Supermarket, Treaty Grounds to the rescue of Paihia evacuees
Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.
Northland tsunami alert not a major for region's schools
Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.
Central Whangārei businesses lose half a day's income
But not all businesses in central Whangārei decided to reopen in the afternoon.
Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded
Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.
How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Sky is the limit for new Northland Emergency Services Trust CEO
New Northland Rescue Helicopter CEO Craig Gibbons has vast experience in air ambulances
Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.
Where to watch America's Cup racing in Northland
Nine venues where Northlanders can watch America's Cup racing on the big screen.
Northland border workers line up for Covid jabs
The Covid-19 vaccine is an added barrier of protection - not the only one.
Northlanders shows faith in Northern Advocate as newspaper's readership soars
Northern Advocate now read by 32,000 people a day as readership soars.
Gate erected on Far North road to stop traffic left open
Resident on Far North road erects gate to stop traffic.
Deleted footage leaves questions after alleged Northport Covid-19 PPE incident
Northport says its security footage is overwritten monthly, unless specifically retained.
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement could have silver lining
Northland could get more visitors from postponed Women's Rugby World Cup.
Walker trapped down steep bank in popular Whangārei park
Overnight rain had made the steep bank even harder for the woman to climb up.
Ockham finalist captures the brilliant heart of Te Papa's natural world
Jane Ussher's 'sumptuously beautiful' book captures Te Papa's natural history collection.
$1.287M revamp for Whangārei Skate Park
Skaters will be happy next week when the revamped Whangārei skate park reopens.
Warning that Kaitaia will lose its cinema if it's not used more
Kaitaia's Te Ahu cinema is feeling the pressure and may close if not used more.
Whangārei school boy chooses to help others instead of gifts on his birthday
Beaudy Barnes and his mother decided to make his birthday about helping others than gifts.
Northland kauri trees hit by lightning have to be removed
The two dead kauri at Trounson Kauri Park now pose a safety risk and must be cut down.
Northland showcased at its finest on The Bachelorette
Whangārei's Hamish Boyt plans to bring Bachelorette star Lexie Brown back to Northland.
Event to get girls into infrastructure jobs
Northland girls interested in the infrastructure industry can learn more later this month.