Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.
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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.
Northland timber manufacturer proposes 4-day week
Union fears 70pc of workers at Carter Holt Harvey Marsden Point plant to lose their jobs.
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.
300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Sport has the ability to unite and cut across all layers of society - Duane Dalton.
Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill
News snippets from across the region.
Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.
Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic
Nurses and healthcare assistants have been working at capacity without outside support.
In brief: Reti climbs to 17th place; charity donation box thief in court
New snippets from across the region.
Rash of crashes highlight need for care
Police will be patrolling Northland's highways over the long weekend.
Iwi say more time needed for Dome Valley landfill feedback
The iwi say the submission period should be extended due to the impacts of Covid-19.
Whangārei police opt for pedal power on patrol
Offciers on bikes ride shared pathway and city to ensure it's a safe place for everyone.
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph will be 'sorely missed'
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph died on Sunday.
Infant allegedly assaulted; motorcyclist was critically injured
News snippets from across the region.
'Don't feed drunken pigeons' warns bird recovery centre
Don't give drunken kūkupa water or food, Bird Recovery Centre manager said.
Crash corner: Family fear someone will die
Family lives in fear someone will be seriously injured or killed on corner.
From Paihia and Pacific Ocean to Egypt and the Red Sea
Northland woman in military police team during deployment in Egypt.
Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
More than 15,000 kai and care packages distributed
The Sallies and Northland iwi have distributed thousands of food parcels to the needy.
Drought is far from over, Northlanders warned
Water restrictions have been lowered in Kaitaia and Paihia.
Substantial discounts on offer for insulation and heating retrofits
Govt urges Northlanders to take advantage of subsidy on insulation and heating retrofits.
Fees-free sports programme can be studied from anywhere in Northland
Much of the programme's delivery is online.
Mangawhai resident pays up after 10-year battle with council
Retired ratepayer Bruce Rogan paid $115,000 to Kaipara District Council yesterday.
Northland news in brief: Coastguard search unsuccessful; 165 jobs for Northland
New snippets from across the region.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
Forestry bill deemed a pointless bureaucratic cost to all parties
Govt bill attacked by Northland forestry owners and managers.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Car wash and water blasting jobs dry up
Water restrictions a double whammy for Northland businesses down on bookings.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.