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Artist Ardern wows at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
PM warmly welcomed at award-winning Whangārei cultural centre.
Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges
PM let slip news of wedding plans 'soon' during visit to Maori Wardens with daughter Neve
Health Minister calls for resolution to GP/Mahitahi stoush
On Wednesday, the Northern Advocate revealed the near-complete relationship breakdown.
News snippets from Northland
Feelers finish tour in North; and mobile GP clinic at Pataua.
Northland writer's first novel wins international award
The novel's main character follows a path similar to the author's own.
New era for hapū as 'living cultural centre' opens
A $1.25m PGF grant allowed the rebuilding of Rewa's Village, now called Te Ahurea.
Kiwi lucky to survive dog attack in Northland
Reckless: Dog was off the leash when it grabbed the mature female.
Hikurangi and Kensington dominate bowls finals
Kensington will now represent the Centre in the Mercedes Cup on May 8.
SH1 north of Whangārei affected by two-car crash
Traffic is backing up on State Highway One north of Whangārei after a two-car crash
Celebration of Eru and the waka on Waitangi Day
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Swimming stalwart's vision realised
Ester's vision was that all kids, regardless of their situation, should be taught to swim.
Ōpua stabbing: 14-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder
Justice Timothy Brewer extended name suppression for the youth until trial - yet to be set
Photos: Long-lost dead of Te Ruapekapeka honoured
More than 700 people, including the PM and Willie Apiata VC, gathered at the battle site.
Northland road crosses: The caring nurse who just wanted to help others
Paraplegic Paul Wager's "amazing" wife Jodee vowed to dedicate her life to his bucket list
Water bugs - enough to make you sick
Drinking water safety highlighted with new regulations coming in this year.
Long-lost graves honoured as Waitangi commemorations begin
Bodies of 12 British soldiers lay forgotten in a shallow grave for more than 170 years.
Northland Māori seats poll demand petitions to be delivered to councils this week
The petition will still be delivered to the councils, despite looming law change.
Northland DHB proposes whānau-centred healthcare fix
Chamberlain acknowledged the OME's potential place in Northland's healthcare system.
Long weekend brings dream catch
Long weekend lands dream catch for Whangārei fisherman.
Husky owner fined $4500 after two kiwi killed
Blame for the dog's destruction lies with owner, not the dog itself, judge says.
Kāinga Ora apologises to mum for dangerous broken fence
The mother had asked that the fence be fixed ever since she had lived at the property.
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Catch up on what's happening
First tenants secured for Ngāwhā business park
Stage one will create 150 jobs in berry growing, avocado oil production and house building
Government plans for more social housing underwhelms
Northland will be getting some more state houses, but the numbers haven't impressed some.
Rare whale spotted swimming for first time ever in New Zealand waters
An exciting day for marine enthusiasts as shy, rare whale sighted off Northland.
Bombshell $300m Māori health proposal shocks Northland healthcare
The Northland DHB has come out in strong opposition to the proposal.
Techweek - back in 2021 with a hiss and roar
Event submissions for Techweek 2021: Connecting For A Better Future – now open to public.
Labour returns to Te Tii Marae after three-year absence
The shifting of the official welcome has taken shenanigans out of Waitangi, MPs say.
Lieutenant Kim Rapson trades 20 years as Whangārei GP for the Navy
Kim Rapson was a Whangārei GP for 20 years, she wanted a new challenge so joined the Navy
News snippets from Northland
Women winched of Mt Manaia; and newborn's death not suspicious
Police name two people killed in SH1 tragedy
The deceased are a woman aged 64 and a man aged 25 from Northland.
SPCA cuts services to Whangārei pound
Northland and Auckland animal rescue groups overwhelmed by extra pressure.
Labour's Māori caucus arrives at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae
Labour's Māori caucus is given a reminder of the aspirations of Te Tai Tokerau at Waitangi