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My heart and my head both tell me this was the right thing to do, says mayor Sheryl Mai.
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Latest from Kaipara District
John Bain calls on former NRC colleagues to resign over Māori seats
The long-serving former councillor is urging cohesive action over the contentious issue.
Taniwha fall to Auckland in the Mitre 10 Cup
Northland's 19-year winless run at Eden Park continues.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Eating around the world in Northland
The Northern Advocate features eight of the region's eateries to celebrate our diversity.
Northland's Swamp Palace may have had final show
Survey on future of Oruru's Swamp Palace gets fewer than 200 responses so far.
Sad story prompts mum to offer her eggs
Whangārei mother doesn't think twice about offering her eggs to client.
Ōhaeawai locals demand a say on planned storage dam
If it goes ahead as planned the lake will cover 30ha and store 1.4m cubic metres of water.
Most Northpower customers to get $220.80 electricity discount
60,000 Northpower customers to share $10.2 million payout.
News snippets from Northland
Shearing back at A&P show after 30 years; and kapa haka competition.
Disability inequity no surprise to Northlanders
The report stated 31 per cent of disabled people lived in a mouldy home.
Winners of Westpac Northland Business Champions awards
244 Northland businesses and individuals entered the Westpac Northland Business awards.
Historic wins for Labour in Whangārei and Northland electorates
Red letter day as Whangārei and Northland both held by Labour for the first time
Northlanders' plans for poll over Māori wards could be scuppered by Minister
Local Govt Minister may do away with public polls on Māori wards.
Reader and Murray shine in singles
It was the 17th title for Reader and 13th for Murray.
Saving Dottie: Mercy dash brings newborn back to mum
Little Dottie's grateful mum praises rescue crew, urges people to support fundraiser.
Owners hopeful big cat park to re-open by Christmas
Tourism and business leader excited at the impending re-opening of wildlife park in Kamo.
Two Whangārei primary schools burgled
Two Whangārei primary schools experienced break-ins with $12,000 of stolen items.
Former Russell Station Manager and St John Paramedic Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award
Russell's Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award.
More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
Local French interpreter worries for her elderly mum in France terrorist attacks
Northland French interpreter said Muslim migrants not integrating well to society.
Heritage assessment finds nothing significant in building on Puriri Park Rd
Group calls on Kāinga Ora to halt Whangārei state housing development pending assessment.
Bay of Islands Music Fest adds Dave Dobbyn to line-up
NZ artists add star power to January 8 festival, with Benee, The Beths and Tami Neilson.
Northland's endangered tara iti/fairy tern get no-fly zone
Northland fairy tern under threat from low-flying aircraft.
Circumnavigating the country on horseback
A woman is circumnavigating the country to raise awareness for Leg-Up Trust.
Hihiaua Cultural Centre takes out the big honour in NZ Architecture awards
Two Northland buildings win at New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Kaikohe school helps clean up environment
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kaikohe's free dental service folds, 1300 still on waiting list
Free trial was supposed to pave the way for permanent, koha-based dental clinics.
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning from fire officials and local SPCA.
News snippets from Northland
Youth questioned over Kerikeri High School fire; and FNDC needs more librarians.
Covid kills Kerikeri's street party, vineyard party takes its place
Kerikeri Street Party pulls up to 5000 people on the evening after the half marathon.