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'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.
Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
Catherine Cull says the appointment shows what Northlanders can achieve.
Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.
Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.
Police appeal for sightings of missing man
Police have concerns for the welfare of Little-John Makoare, 39.
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
Application for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extension
Northport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation
'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.
News briefs: Police name man found dead in Urquharts Bay
The latest news bites from around the region.
News snippets: Stabbing in Paihia; rāhui in Urquharts Bay
The latest news snippets from around the region.
High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.
Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?
The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.
Northland’s worst fire in decades caused by ‘land-clearing burn that got out of control’
Fire and Emergency report finds Kaimaumau wildfire last summer was accidental.
Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
Devastating Kaimaumau fire caused by ‘land-clearing burn that got out of control’ — FENZ
No one will be prosecuted over blaze that cost $7m and took three months to put out.
Company on trial over Te Paki sand dune death
Sand Safaris 2014 Ltd is facing charges laid by WorkSafe.
World-champ Black Ferns steal the show at Kaikohe Christmas parade
The event recaptured the spirit — and crowds — of Kaikohe parades in days gone by.
Take a dip into Whangārei's swimming history
Early history of swimming on show at Whangārei Museum.
Far North businessman Ken Rintoul has died
Rintoul approached diagnosis with ‘optimistic determination and ambition to beat the odds'
Cutting the cost of Christmas for Northlanders
Secret Santas, homemade gifts and setting budgets are recommended ways to keep costs down.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities a success in Whangārei
"It’s about empowering the disabled community"
More money wanted for transport in Northland
Northland’s local government leaders want more transport funding to aid regional growth.
Crackers about Christmas: Retirement village folk create reusable festive items
Summerset Mount Denby residents are doing their bit for the environment.
One dead after Tūtūkākā Coast crash
A person has died after two vehicles collided on Ngunguru Rd.
Whangārei used to be the place you stopped only for a toilet break. Not any more.
Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.
Northland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23K
The worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.
Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed
Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs
Two seriously injured in head-on smash
Two rescue helicopters flew the injured to Whangārei Hospital.
Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing
Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.