Channel Infrastructure has stopped using toxic foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour
The company says the chemical foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour won't happen again.
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The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
The latest news from the Northland bowls centre.
'Strong connections': Outgoing Kerikeri High principal praised for her achievements
Elizabeth Forgie has a long list of achievements after 30 years as principal.
Stage one of the Whangārei Hospital rebuild gets $759 million government funding
Whangārei Hospital is in line for a $759 million rebuild, with work to finish in 2031
Joy at the clubhouse as Miss Dargaville returns home after decades away
Rescue canoe Miss Dargaville returns to the Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Latest news from the Bay of islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Speed cuts on state highways inevitable - John Wiliiamson
State highway speed cuts inevitable, but make a submission
Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence
Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.
Northland’s Mea Motu to fight for first international boxing title
Boxer Mea Motu will fight for the WBC Asia Super Bantamweight title in Dubai on Sunday.
Whangārei’s Josh Welsh is country’s top building apprentice
A Northlander has been named the country’s top apprentice 'chippy'.
Think your car was stolen? Think again
Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.
Northland financial advisers win award for flexible working week
Quantum Financial Advisers Kerikeri won this year's Top Mortgage Employers award.
Another heavy rain watch for Northland
Northland is in line for its fourth bout of heavy rain this month.
Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned
A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.
Exclusive: Contractor moves toward Forum North sale amid high-stakes council dispute
A contractor will apply to the High Court today to sell Whangārei District Council's HQ.
News bites: Aquifer survey wraps up; public appeal over Tikipunga shooting
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Posh scrapbook' of Hokianga ferry stories to be published
In one of the true stories, a P dealer tries to hijack the ferry.
Vocational pathways encouraged through PMs award
There has been significant growth in youth pursuing vocational pathways in recent years
Whangārei Museum showing history of television in New Zealand
Evolution of TV sets explored at Whangārei Museum
Only 'patches' are left: A deep dive into the state of our scallops
The Advocate investigates the situation we are facing and the chances things will improve.
Northland to get $48.6m to help build 665 new homes
Homeless people are appearing in the area and the agencies that help them are struggling.
Two people injured, house destroyed in fire
The house was already collapsing when firefighters arrived.
'Detached mentality' behind the wheel: Will speed limit cuts help?
Waka Kotahi is proposing lower speed limits on 14 stretches of Northland highways.
Take your waste away - new policy for Whangārei DoC campgrounds
Campers welcome at DoC's Whangārei campgrounds, but must take all their waste away
Majestic Princess passengers with Covid not allowed to step ashore in Northland
No concerns of community transmission of Covid from cruise ship in Northland.
Northland Kittyhawks' bowls tourney on next week
The annual bowls tournament for the Northland Kittyhawks is on again.
Native bat takes up residence in Mt Tiger forest
The long-tailed bat has a new Whangārei home.
Willow-Jean Prime and Kelvin Davis react to claims they've ignored Russell
Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime & Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis take their duty seriously.
News snippets: Cake decorators battle it out; Northland 'tooth fairy' trial starts
The latest news bites from around the region.
Inside the colourful quirky life of Whangārei Heads man killed in Parua Bay crash
Howard Harris' children let people in on the colourful personality that was their dad.
Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized
A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.
Northland Mayoral Forum chair: Local input needed as part of RMA reforms
RMA reforms happening against a backdrop of major changes globally and locally.
One person dead after Far North crash
Another person sustained moderate injuries in the crash.