Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
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Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
Northland whānau dominate surf champs
Last week's nationals was Billie's first in the SUP division.
Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth
The granddaughter of a local legend is carrying on his legacy with sea horses.
An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling
Northland firefighters are reminding to be vigilant as the region's fire risks.
Man charged with arson after home burns
The house fire is the sixth in the Far North in less than six weeks.
Onerahi aiming to break one-day drought
Onerahi hadn't seen one-day glory in about eight years, the captain estimated.
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Six60 bassist wears 17-year-old Whangārei girl's nail polish
It's not every day you get to see your nail polish on a famous musician's fingers.
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
Solar energy powering Far North rest home
Kaitaia's Switzer rest home cosy with solar power
Photos: Big turnout for Kaikohe show
More than 1000 people turned out for a day of traditional contests and entertainment.
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
'Mission accomplished' in quest to reopen historic Kerikeri walk
The unofficial 'Southside Track' is now in a Lonely Planet guide to NZ's best day walks.
Pehi's path to Waka Ama wonders
The 53-year-old is a 10-time national champion and a two-time world champion.
Whangārei student feeling good about NCEA result release
Around 140,000 students in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue sat exams last year.
America's Cup fanzones in the Northland
Nine America's Cup fanzones have been approved around Northland
919 containers heading from Northport to Auckland next week
Trucks will be carting containers along SH1 from Northport to Auckland from Tuesday.
Money experts dish out tips for post-holiday spending hangovers
Splashed too much cash over the holidays? The Advocate talks to experts who can help.
Teens risk own lives to save child in surf at remote Kiripaka beach
A teenage boy left in a serious condition after his rescue efforts was flown to hospital.
Planned $3.7m reclamation, boat ramp to improve water access in Kerikeri
Plan has iwi blessing but some Rangitane locals oppose proposed 7000sq m reclamation.
'Beautiful to watch': Dolphin encounter caught on cellphone
Lee Gamble captured dolphin experience on cellphone, but wishes she had her camera.
Northland Regional Council byelection voting starts soon
Eight people have put themselves forward for Northland Regional Council's byelection.
Boaties' pets putting island nature restoration at risk
Increase in dogs and cats brought ashore puts island restoration project at risk.
Want to be the next Taika? Filmmaking workshop on in Whangārei
The workshop will give youth the chance to try their hand at filmmaking.
Whangārei's glass recycling efforts get $42,000 boost
Glass recycling efforts in Whangārei have been given $42,000 boost
Catching up with Whangārei family man whose life was flipped upside down in quarantine
A Whangārei father's wife diagnosed with cancer 10,000km away while he quarantined in NZ
Arapohue, Ruawai, Whangārei to host fours tournament
Congratulations to Paul Wightman who reached the last 32 in the singles.