NorthTec considers cuts; union condemns move as 'callous'
NorthTec might cut Safe Trade courses, making about seven staff redundant.
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Schools can visit Treaty Grounds - virtually
Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer virtual tours for schools
Open dialogue bridges the gaps
Creating a safe space where all conversations are valued is the goal.
Beef operation cleans up in Farm Environment awards
Jeff Martin and Helen Linssen winners in Northland Farm Environment Awards
Artists ready to return to stage under level 1
Event organisers and artists glad to get back in business under level 1.
Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush
According to swamp farmers, the cost was huge if the pumps had stayed off for a long time.
Northland Orca sightings wanted
Northland Orca sightings wanted as one could be entangled in cray pot line
Northland's flying doctors take off again
The Northland medical flying service is the one of only two in the country.
Finance company to provide nearly $1m worth of credits and refunds
Commerce Commission investigation into Whangārei finance company finds breach
Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers
Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.
Visitors bring boost for Northland business but fears remain
Some businesses prospering thanks to domestic travellers; others laying off many staff.
Period poverty campaigners say funding a 'good start'
Period poverty campaigners say $2.2m funding allocated in the Budget is a good start.
Nat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distance
Images show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.
Kiwis Team Racing complete teams hat-trick
A mass of Kerikeri's finest sailors took the waters to find a winner yesterday.
Flying dog spotted over Bay of Islands
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's ... a west highland terrier named Rascal.
Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.
Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland
The Provincial Growth Fund project is intended to revitalise Northland rail.
Smokefree and vapefree maunga a first for Northland
Maunga declared smokefree and vapefree in a first for Northland.
Go Local! Waipū brewery makes top 30 with two of its beers
A Northland brewery has made the top 30 in this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.
Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires
In Kaeo, gusts reached up to 96km/h.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.
Road reopens after slip blocked SH12
The slip occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.
'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.
John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.
Nation's top sailors face off in Kerikeri
Olympic gold medallist Blair Tuke predicts he'll 'get dusted by some young kids'.
Long weekend boost buoys hurting hospo sector
Some hotels are fully booked this weekend - but fears remain for the coming winter.
Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.
Being a tourist in your own country: Northland's first long weekend since lockdown
Tourism operators, hotels, campgrounds and museums open their doors over the long weekend.
Go Local! DIY projects made during lockdown earn residents chance to win vouchers
Kerikeri resident "over the moon" with win.