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Beat the rain: How to enjoy Northland this long weekend
Don't let the prospect of rain stop you enjoying our wonderful region over these 3 days.
Joe Benett: Our new ‘humbled’ Prime Minister may be mincing his words
Opinion: It seems we may have forgotten the true meaning of the word humbled.
Brent Eastwood: A meaningful gesture to thank critical sponsors
Sport Northland has acknowledged ASB for its outstanding support.
Carolyn Hansen: Paying attention to lifestyle behaviours is key to greater health
Why the value you give to healthy eating and proper exercise is key in lifestyle changes.
Up to 100,000 Northlanders to get fluoridated water supplies
Up to 100,000 Northlanders could get fluoridated water supplies as councils count cost.
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Our Treasures: Solving the mystery behind puzzling museum pieces
It's been relatively easy to guess what some items were, but others had us stumped.
Government seeking public feedback on proposed vape regulations
Stronger measures are part of efforts to reducing vaping rates.
Bay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a cause
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Kerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champs
The team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain warning; and rāhui after river death
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.
'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five stars
Whangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating
Your Local MP: Emily Henderson points to tough challenges ahead
‘New Year, new start’ got a whole new meaning this year, writes Dr Emily Henderson.
News briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigated
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Police arrest young pair after multiple overnight thefts
The night began with a reports of a car being stolen from a home in Kamo.
Northland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on show
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
Swiss forestry firm pays $7 milion for Paparoa farm
The 450-hectare beef and dairy farm was sold for $7.14 million.
Bayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crowned
The Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory
All the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Plenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Whangārei woman says two people needed to carry Buddha artwork stolen while she was on holiday
Whangārei woman wants help finding beloved Buddha artwork stolen in burglary.
News briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this week
News snippets from Northland
Polio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane Reti
Shane Reti says routine vaccinations remain important, with Polio rates particularly low
It's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani Daniels
Pipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot
A $250 million dry dock in Northland would provide hundreds of new jobs - feasibility study underway
A dry dock could be the precursor to moving the Navy from Devonport to Northland.
People don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates rise
Northland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles
Joe Bennett: Readers upbraid, chide and scold me for my DIY sins
Joe Bennett gets chastised for daring to throw out old screws, washers and other fixings.
Has the plugged been pulled on a Kai Iwi lake? Dropping water levels explained
Taharoa Lake recorded its lowest water level on record in May last year.
News in brief: Health warning for Lake Ōmāpere; fatal crash in Paparoa
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Our Treasures: Kiwi North through the eyes of a 10yo
10-year-old Danica-Jade Williams says Kiwi North is more than just a kiwi house.
After long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch dies
He campaigned tirelessly till the end.
Whangārei man was using faulty diving gear that led to his death
Coroner urges diving courses and equipment upkeep after Whangārei diver's death.