From a coal mining building to a flourishing school: Kawakawa Primary turns 150
A wide variety of fun festivities will take place this Friday and Saturday.
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News briefs from the Far North: Candidates front up, IRBs on 90 Mile, and honours awarded
News snippets from the Far North.
'Just had the fright of his life': Missing boatie sparks late night rescue
The boatie was cold and extremely shaken when rescuers found him on Limestone Island.
Airport saga hits turbulence as Govt tells council to uphold their side of the bargain
Discussions about what Kaitāia Airport's lease will look like are underway.
No quick fix for Whangārei crash hotspot
Solution 'in coming years', but for now drivers urged to remain vigilant.
Northland news in brief: Roadshow to help hospitality sector; council praised for prioritising shade
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hopes high for peanut trials after weather wiped out crops
The trials yielded promising results in its first year.
OPINION: Kevin Page discovers auditions are tough
This week Mrs P and I found ourselves at two auditions.
Rare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of Hikurangi
The rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.
'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strike
People are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.
Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business
Owners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.
The price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance bill
The park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.
Injured sailor back in NZ after spending months in Panama hospital
Hospitalised for four months in Panama, Marcel Syron finally returns to Aotearoa.
Northland news in brief: IRB Beach Classic, JP charged and dotterel nesting season
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei Lotto player wins $20k; fire in empty Kamo house
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Pretty mind blowing' - Chop Shop rebuilt three months after fire destroyed business
A devastating fire destroyed a family's livelihood - until the community stepped up.
Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash
The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.
Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says
It was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.
'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operation
The man claimed they were growing blueberries and he had no idea.
Our Treasures: In the driver's seat of Northland's historical buses
Horse-drawn buses and coaches were a popular way to get around in Northland.
Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood
A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.
Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett
OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.
Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food
Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.
Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville
The Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service
News in brief: Mangawhai boardwalk opens; warning about driver license scam
The latest news bites from around the region.
Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".
Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival
The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.
'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon
Have a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz
Floating cafe and office built in Whangarei heads via sea to Waiheke Island's first marina
Waiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.
A bit of a rarity these days: Sport Northland chief executive moves on after 25 years in the role
Brent Eastwood is looking forward to his new role after 25 years as Sport Northland's CEO.
Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.
Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.