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Northland council embraces electric vehicles
Northland council embraces electric vehicles.

Public respond to DoC's call for info on boaties harassing orca
The incident came to light after drone footage was posted to Facebook.

Rare Catalina flying boat finally coming to Northland
76-year-old piece of aviation history due to take part in Kaitaia Aero Club open day.

WIN: Tickets to Bay of Islands Music Festival
WIN: Double pass to Bay of Islands Music Festival

Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.

News snippets from Northland
Opononi store sells $18k Lotto winner, Tropical Cyclone Tino brings 2-3m swells.

Heat 'plays havoc' on kiwi and other birds in Northland
Kiwi and baby kingfisher, kūkupa, and tui have been brought in dehydrated.

Tangiteroria residents to rebuild community hub after devastating fire
The Tangiteroria Sports Complex burned down on Thursday morning; police are investigating.

Off duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in Hokianga
A woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.

Far North animal rescue van has gone to the dogs
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue is fundraising for a bigger van after the old one broke down.

Northland woman charged with arranging meth deals
Northland woman charged with arranging meth deals

Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire

Northland Regional Council not saying if it has changed stance on GMOs
Northland Regional Council not saying if it has changed its stance on GMOs.

Ruakākā resident upset about council's seawall plan
Several pōhutukawa trees might be removed to build the seawall along Princes Rd.

Northland news in brief: Whitebait consultation, Māori leaders programme, Fritter Festival line-up
News snippets from around the region.

NCEA results not a worry for student
Thousands of students were able to access their NCEA results yesterday.

Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.

13-year-old excited for Heart Kids camp
The camp is for children with congenital heart defects.

NCEA: Student's reassuring message for school-leavers
NCEA exam results are being released.

Road cones and sign no protection for workers
Stop/go workers in Northland put at risk by speeding and abusive drivers

Speed suspected as ute crashes off road into Whangārei Park
Car crashes into popular central city park in Whangārei.

IRBs and juniors in action at Ruakākā
Good conditions led to a stunning day at the beach in Ruakākā.

40,000 bricks for Whangārei's Hundertwasser
Volunteers recycle nearly 40,000 bricks for new Hundertwasser building in Town Basin.

Tā moko: Stories from artists and those who wear the traditional ink
The Northern Advocate speaks to tā moko practitioners and those who wear moko.

Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.

Australian bush fires: How Northlanders are helping
Northlanders have been donating and organising fundraisers to help.