Hector's dolphin in Northland for first time in 100 years
There were two sightings in Mangonui Harbour last weekend.
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Australian rugby star plans to go and see her Far North whānau
Trilleen Pomare reminisces about her school holidays in Aoteoroa.
Parents open up about losing 'superhero' son in freak accident
Meet Declan Halford, the 10-year-old boy who was the 'ultimate superhero' his family says.
'Not adequately equipped': Big increase in police officers leaving the force
National list MP Shane Reti says Northland needs more police in the right places.
Northland beef farmers strong rebuke to government emission proposal
Fed Farmers Northland lashes out at government over emissions reduction proposals.
Photo exhibition captures North Hokianga's vanishing way of life
Morrow's project started as a 6-month employment scheme. She kept at it for 10 years.
'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals
'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
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Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup
The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.
Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised
A 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.
'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.
What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?
A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.
Community supports family after child's death falling from tree
A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.
House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival
Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.
Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances
Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.
Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest
DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki
Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times
Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.
Teenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stop
The 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.
Man allegedly drags woman alongside car over tin of lollies
The shop's co-owner is still in hospital after the incident.
Farmers call for action after livestock killed by roaming dogs
Far North farmers want action taken after roaming dogs killed dozens of their livestock.
Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder
The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.
How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English
Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.
A grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign language
Eddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.
Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on