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Avina Vidyadharan
Multimedia journalist
Whangārei

Avina Vidyadharan, reporter at Northern Advocate working on all community-focused news, but with a special focus on the education sector.

I'm Avina Vidyadharan – I’ve been with the Northern Advocate since 2021. I grew up in India, in a multicultural town called Vadodara. I studied a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from M S University in India, and worked as a digital journalist for a year before moving to Aotearoa in 2019. My journey in New Zealand began with a PG Diploma in Communications from AUT University. My first journalistic experience in the country soon followed in the rural town of Wairoa. I worked as a community news reporter at the Wairoa Star for nine months, where I was familiarised with the crucial role community plays in the media and vice versa. At the Northern Advocate I am the education eye on the ground. I have covered a huge array of news from the education sector – be it vaccine mandates or award-winning students, as well as sharing the voices of 5-year-olds with Government officials. I have a real hunger for new narratives, which pushes me beyond focusing entirely on education. Working in a regional newspaper has again restored the understanding of community-focused news and so I cover and write any story that advocates a human voice. Outside work, you may find me awkward, funny, or maybe like my boss described me - a “straight up gangster”. But honestly, I am still processing my big shift to this country and learning everything it has to offer.

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Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Education

Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'

26 Jul 05:00 PM
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Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Crime

Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast

11 Jul 10:00 PM

Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.

Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Crime

Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves

10 Jul 08:38 PM

Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.

Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai
New Zealand

Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai

07 Jul 05:00 PM

Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

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'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
New Zealand

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools

07 Jul 05:00 PM

At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

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Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver
New Zealand

Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver

07 Jul 05:00 PM

Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.

'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia
New Zealand

'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia

06 Jul 05:00 PM

The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.

'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'
Education

'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'

06 Jul 05:00 PM

Northland prepares to welcome international students for the first time since March 2020.

'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Education

'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner

01 Jul 05:00 PM

Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.

Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Education

Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins

01 Jul 05:00 PM

Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.

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'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Education

'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes

29 Jun 05:00 PM

Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.

Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Education

Graduating teachers carry region's hopes

21 Jun 06:08 PM

Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences

Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
Education

Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'

20 Jun 05:00 PM

The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.

'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia
Education

'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia

16 Jun 05:00 PM

NorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.

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'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative Education
Education

'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative Education

12 Jun 05:00 PM

Alternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.

Students stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short notice
Education

Students stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short notice

10 Jun 05:00 PM

A severe lack of local bus drivers has left some families scrambling to get kids home.

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More youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshop
Education

More youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshop

09 Jun 05:00 PM

Rangatahi Ora is conducting a three-day marae-based workshop from June 17 to 19.

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Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
Kahu

Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right

03 Jun 05:00 PM

Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.

For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'
Education

For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'

30 May 05:00 PM

A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.

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'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'
Education

'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'

30 May 02:56 AM

Northland smoke-free adviser blames the increase in vaping retailers for more kids vaping

'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
Education

'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'

29 May 05:00 PM

Northland Principals worry the Interim Response Fund in the region is "just not enough".

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Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
Education

Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes

27 May 05:00 PM

The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.

Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money
Netball

Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money

26 May 12:23 AM

Kamo Intermediate School students and teachers do the Mighty Walk, for fun and a cause.

Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Education

Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum

24 May 05:00 PM

Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.

Northland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriers
Education

Northland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriers

23 May 05:00 PM

NorthTec's chief executive welcomes Budget 2022 investment into vocational education.

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Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022
Education

Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022

19 May 05:00 PM

$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.

School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism
Education

School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism

19 May 05:00 PM

A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.

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Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022
Education

Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022

19 May 05:00 PM

The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.

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'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
Education

'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue

02 May 06:00 PM

In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.

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Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Education

Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?

02 May 05:00 PM

Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.

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A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Education

A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School

01 May 05:00 PM

Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.

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'We just needed to get together, share some stories': Principals enjoy much-needed get-together
Education

'We just needed to get together, share some stories': Principals enjoy much-needed get-together

19 Apr 05:00 PM

Northland principals revitalise at a three-day conference in Waitangi.

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Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Crime

Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town

08 Apr 06:30 AM

Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.

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Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
New Zealand

Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze

05 Apr 05:00 PM

'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'

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Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Education

Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped

04 Apr 05:00 PM

Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.

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'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
Education

'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist

04 Apr 05:00 PM

The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.

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What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Education

What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose

29 Mar 04:00 PM

Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.

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TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
New Zealand

TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns

24 Mar 04:00 PM

Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.

Northland students are ready to fight the Aquabots war
Technology

Northland students are ready to fight the Aquabots war

20 Mar 04:00 PM

Northland year 6 to 13 students will compete their underwater robots next month.

Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe
Crime

Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe

16 Mar 03:27 AM

Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.

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Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success
Kahu

Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success

15 Mar 05:43 AM

Northlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.

Northland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-win
Kahu

Northland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-win

09 Mar 04:00 PM

The students built a sandpit for kohanga reo kids.

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Northland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpack
New Zealand

Northland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpack

08 Mar 04:00 PM

Northland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.

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School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
Education

School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages

04 Mar 04:00 PM

School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.

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Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs
Education

Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs

01 Mar 04:00 PM

Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.

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Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
New Zealand|education

Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free

23 Feb 04:00 PM

Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.

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Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites
Education

Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites

15 Feb 04:00 PM

Many in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.

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Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Education

Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics

01 Feb 04:00 PM

Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.

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Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Education

Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents

30 Jan 04:00 PM

Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.

Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system
Sport

Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system

25 Jan 04:00 PM

Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.

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Family distraught after dog attacks pet on owner's property
New Zealand

Family distraught after dog attacks pet on owner's property

20 Jan 04:00 PM

Now the hunt is on to identify the dog and the man who was walking it.

'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina
New Zealand

'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina

16 Jan 03:00 PM

Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.

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Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'
Crime

Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'

06 Jan 04:00 PM

Here's why Northland dairy owners are hesitant to speak against aggravated robberies.

Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry
Entertainment

Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry

30 Dec 04:00 PM

Singer and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.

It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira
Education

It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira

30 Dec 04:00 PM

Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.

New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Education

New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour

30 Dec 04:00 PM

Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.

Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy
Crime

Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy

30 Dec 03:23 AM

Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.

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'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer
New Zealand

'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer

13 Dec 01:21 AM

'I do not take these threats too lightly,' nurse Hanibrez Sipu says of extreme abuse.

The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes
Lifestyle

The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Alby Hailes, 26, goes through a roller-coaster of emotions after winning a TV reality show

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Northland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachers
Education

Northland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachers

09 Dec 04:00 PM

Response from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.

Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring
Education

Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring

07 Dec 05:00 AM

Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart
Kahu

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart

05 Dec 12:15 AM

The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.

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'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Small Business

'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts

03 Dec 04:14 AM

Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.

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Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
Crime

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs

02 Dec 04:00 PM

A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

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Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'
New Zealand

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'

02 Dec 04:00 PM

Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.

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'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA
Education

'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA

29 Nov 04:00 PM

It is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.

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Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in
Education

Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in

28 Nov 05:00 PM

Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.

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Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime
Crime

Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime

23 Nov 11:00 PM

Whangārei ethnic community members discuss the fear of rising hate crime with the police

Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Kahu

Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe

21 Nov 04:00 PM

Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.

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'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
New Zealand

'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused

19 Nov 04:00 PM

A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.

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Health and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandate
Education

Health and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandate

16 Nov 04:00 PM

Wait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.

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Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in
Education

Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in

15 Nov 04:00 PM

Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.

Nadia's Whole Garden will supply locally grown produce to a new Whangārei water-top restaurant
Lifestyle

Nadia's Whole Garden will supply locally grown produce to a new Whangārei water-top restaurant

11 Nov 04:00 PM

NCAA champion to a market gardener, Nadia Pavlovich's life took a turn when she fell sick.

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MoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employees
Education

MoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employees

10 Nov 05:00 PM

Some Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.

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Northland school principals say schools are missing out on a multicultural experience as international borders remain closed
Education

Northland school principals say schools are missing out on a multicultural experience as international borders remain closed

04 Nov 05:00 PM

Northland schools see a reduction of $1.1M in international students' income last year.

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Student misses a month of school due to Covid lockdown
New Zealand|education

Student misses a month of school due to Covid lockdown

31 Oct 04:00 PM

A Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.

Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid
New Zealand

Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid

27 Oct 04:00 PM

Northland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.

School kids write to mayor over lack of footpath
Education

School kids write to mayor over lack of footpath

21 Oct 04:00 PM

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Schools will and should be involved in Oranga Tamariki's new system, says Pat Newman

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