Truck hits railway overbridge
It's not the first time the Whangārei bridge has been struck
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Removal of dead whale on Northland beach to be done by iwi
Iwi working on plan to deal with dead whale weighing about two tonnes.
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.
Pilot makes emergency landing after engine fails
The 65-year old male was taken to Whangārei Hospital with moderate injuries.
Elderly woman hospitalised after being attacked by own dog; council investigating
An elderly woman has been hospitalised after being attacked by her own dog in Kawakawa.
Dry weather in Northland has increasing impact on industries and wildlife
No significant rainfall expected in next 7-10 days, Niwa says.
Police investigate logging truck roll over in Whangārei
The specialist heavy vehicle group were called and are continuing to investigate.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
Looking for something to do in Northland this weekend?
Team roping and barrel racing at Mid Northern Jackpot
Mid Northern Jackpot still a competition the public are welcome to come and watch.
Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.
Logging truck rollover on Whangārei bypass
Load logging truck rolls wile trailer remains upright.
Fishery Officers catch Northlander with illegal Paua
Northland man caught with too many paua, nearly all of which were undersize.
Spectacle of sail in Russell this weekend
The 45th Tall Ships and Classic Invitational Race is expected to draw 80-plus entrants.
Police patrolling in Bay of Islands also on whale watch
Boaties need to stay 50m from orca and pilot whales, 200m from any mother and calf.
Condemned Cameron St tree felled safely
Contractors from Treescape continued their work on Thursday night.
Olive growers double harvest with new technique
Research project leads to heavier crops at trial sites.
Northland's water storage potential explored on tour
Region's water storage potential explored on tour across Far North.
Whangārei New Year's baby a healthy 4kg boy
Babyboy Roddy Shortland was born at 12.42am on New Year's Day at Whangārei Hospital.
Arborists condemn 50 year old tree at Cameron Mall
Workers started dismantling the East African mahogany after business hours last night.
Extreme fire conditions faced by Northland firefighters in Australia
Extreme fire conditions faced by Northland firefighters battling unpredictable blazes
Erin Cole-Baker returns to Northland with new tunes
Erin Cole-Baker will be playing at the Old Library on Friday, January 10.
It's back to the roots at the Quarry Arts Centre
Impressions from the annual Summer Do at the Quarry Arts Centre.