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Northlanders rally for Brynderwyns bypass after latest slip
A Brynderwyn bypass needs to be the biggest roading priority in the nation, mayor says.
Groundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious award
Kerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.
'A self-destructive cycle': Jealousy and meth blamed for man's violence
He subjected his partner to a series of violent acts, including strangulation.
Dolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson says
Watson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.
US space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought risk
US space agency helps research into Far North drought risk
Fast-track consenting gives Northport another door to expansion
Northport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.
Brynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businesses
Motorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.
Region's driving culture needs to change drastically, say police
Northland's road toll this year equates to more than one death a week.
It’s ‘dirty work’ but someone has to do it
Indian Ink return to New Zealand stages for Dirty Work.
Police continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga man
A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.
A growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plant
Conservation group's aim to up community efforts in the ongoing war against moth plant.
Views of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategy
A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
Police say no risk to public after suspicious fatal fire in Tikipunga
Police say there's no suggestion of any public risk after the suspicious fatal fire.
'I was stuck for a year and a half': Stepdad allegedly abused girl for 18 months
The man claims it's untrue and the allegations stem from a custody dispute with her mum.
Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
Police launch investigation into Whangārei house fire that left one person dead
The fatal fire started in a car and spread to the house, Fenz said.
New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer
Visitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.
Gisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheese
MPI is still investigating a pensioner's 1kg block of cheese.
Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised
The wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.
Principal on tenterhooks awaiting news on Education Ministry cuts
There is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.
'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy
The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.
From studying law to playing the potty-mouthed 'bogan': Aussie comedian Chopper gets candid
The comedic icon says meeting the real life Chopper Read was under-whelming.
Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'
Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.
Four-star hotel plans resurrected for central Whangārei
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.
Iconic Northland tracks to close for months for repair work
The temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.
The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate
Newly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many years
Producing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.
Artist's latest exhibition dishes dirt on neighbour and council
A Northland artist has an unconventional exhibition showing in Whangārei.
Should ratepayers foot the bill to ensure freedom campers stick to the rules?
Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.
Thousands of Northlanders brave the chill to commemorate Anzac Day
Dawn ceremonies are taking place around the region today.