Latest from Mangawhai

Keen eye on feral deer after Bay of Islands sightings
The destructive pests are thought to be living in the wild in six or more locations.

Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week
Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.

Northland man who stole $1m from Māori trust loses appeal
Stephen Henare claimed his age and sense of shame were not considered.

Long wait for free period products
Northland schools will have to wait until next year to get access to free period products.

From mushrooms to sticks: Lockdown plant photos come alive
The exhibition features nature from people's backyards.

Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."

NorthTec considers cuts; union condemns move as 'callous'
NorthTec might cut Safe Trade courses, making about seven staff redundant.

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.

Northland Orca sightings wanted
Northland Orca sightings wanted as one could be entangled in cray pot line

Finance company to provide nearly $1m worth of credits and refunds
Commerce Commission investigation into Whangārei finance company finds breach

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.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.

Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.

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.

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.

Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.

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.