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![Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers
Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.
![Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan
Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience
![Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map
Young filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.
![Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi
Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.
![Beehive Diaries: Waitangi edition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Beehive Diaries: Waitangi edition
Waitangi edition: Winston Peters comes out to play, Jacinda Ardern plays second fiddle.
![Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Waka will be part of NZ history curriculum, PM pledges
PM let slip news of wedding plans 'soon' during visit to Maori Wardens with daughter Neve
![Kiwi lucky to survive dog attack in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kiwi lucky to survive dog attack in Northland
Reckless: Dog was off the leash when it grabbed the mature female.
![Ōpua stabbing: 14-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ōpua stabbing: 14-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder
Justice Timothy Brewer extended name suppression for the youth until trial - yet to be set
![Labour's Māori caucus arrives at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Labour's Māori caucus arrives at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae
Labour's Māori caucus is given a reminder of the aspirations of Te Tai Tokerau at Waitangi
![Claire Trevett: Waitangi conundrum for PM in the era of Covid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Claire Trevett: Waitangi conundrum for PM in the era of Covid
PM's visit to Waitangi will be the first since Labour could govern alone.
![The Bachelorette: From rivals on the rugby field to rivals in love](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The Bachelorette: From rivals on the rugby field to rivals in love
Whangārei friends admit to nerves while appearing on The Bachelorette.
![Water rescue: Teen hero sacrificed herself only to be saved by another hero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Water rescue: Teen hero sacrificed herself only to be saved by another hero
Northland rescuer says he was in right place at the right time.
![Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai
Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.
!['Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti
'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'
![Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid
Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police
![Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually
Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.
!['It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits
Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.
![Covid testing: Latest update on where to go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Covid testing: Latest update on where to go
There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.
!['We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
![Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
![NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
![Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
![Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
![Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police
Man who allegedly fired at female Northland police officer named.
![Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
![Alleged police shooter named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
![Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
![A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
![Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.