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Christmas spirit on display at Whangārei Christmas Parade
Festive spirit to the fore at Whangārei Christmas Parade.

How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days

Using his chainsaw givese Joe Bennett a new look at life
Joe Bennett finds chainsawing gives him something to muse on.

New mobile healthcare service hits the road
The new van is a fully equipped diagnostic clinic.

Healthy eating and diet will help you lose weight - Carolyn Hansen
Being deliberate with eating and diet will help you lose weight

'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.

New Whangārei Hospital - where will the staff come from?
National MP Shane Reti is asking where the staff will come from for the new hospital.

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.

Swimming lessons important as drownings rise
Otamatea Aquatics in Maungaturoto was set up last year to teach essential swimming skills.

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.

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.

'Detached mentality' behind the wheel: Will speed limit cuts help?
Waka Kotahi is proposing lower speed limits on 14 stretches of Northland highways.

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.