Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business
Owners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.
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The price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance bill
The park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.
'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with her
The man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.
Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.
Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash
The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.
'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000
Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.
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.
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
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.
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
'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair pay
Not all teachers are paid the same in sector where children's education starts.
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.
Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.
High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down
New data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.
Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
Man without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crash
A man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.
Northland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater success
The men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.