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'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five stars
Whangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating
What's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetings
Majority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.
Police arrest young pair after multiple overnight thefts
The night began with a reports of a car being stolen from a home in Kamo.
Northland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on show
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
Bayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crowned
The Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory
All the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Plenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
News briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this week
News snippets from Northland
Northland Weavers’ quest to reclaim lost Māori sail-making knowledge
100 years earlier Te Rangi Hīroa set a challenge to recreate an ancient Māori sail.
It's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani Daniels
Pipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot
Polio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane Reti
Shane Reti says routine vaccinations remain important, with Polio rates particularly low
People don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates rise
Northland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles
After long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch dies
He campaigned tirelessly till the end.
Russell or Kororāreka? People on the street offer mixed views
We gave people four options for the town's name. Here's what they said.
One dead in Paparoa crash: State Highway 12 reopens
Two vehicles crashed on a section of State Highway 12 around 2pm today.
Former PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original name
Lord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.
Person dead after car and tractor go up in flames at rural section
A car and tractor were fully ablaze when multiple fire crews arrived to the scene.
Fireball's spectacular night-sky show seen from Auckland to Cape Reinga
'It was a huge ball of orange that appeared in the sky all of a sudden.'
It's part of your problem: Restaurant owner to seek compensation from council
Sovrano Estate restaurant plans to seek compensation after council delayed liquor licence.
Northland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images conviction
The Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.
Waitangi hui could set way forward for Ngāpuhi hapū
Massive Waitangi Tribunal report calls on Crown to rework NZ's constitutional framework.
Māori wardens on the cards for Kaitaia
Discussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.
Northland boy, 14, seriously hurt in firearm incident
The injured boy is due to undergo surgery at Starship Hospital in Auckland today.
Daughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigation
Report questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.
Woman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to live
Hollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.
'It’s complete incompetence': Restaurant owners may have to sell after council bungles liquor licence
A delayed liquor licence has forced owner to put business on market.
New tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarms
New iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.
'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark
Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.
'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter
Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
‘They’re driving out in droves’: Campground exodus ahead of storm as Civil Defence urges caution
It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.
Home threatened by Whangaroa wildfire; boat destroyed by blaze at Waitangi
Scrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.