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Jenny Ling
Multimedia Journalist
Kerikeri, New Zealand

Jenny Ling is a feature writer and news reporter for the Northern Advocate.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route
New Zealand

A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route

04 Dec 05:01 AM
'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks
New Zealand

'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks

04 Dec 01:24 AM

Graham and Alison Pickering were fishing when they found a rare sea creature.

So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show
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So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show

02 Dec 11:33 PM

Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.

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Businesses offering better work perks as staff expectations rise
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Businesses offering better work perks as staff expectations rise

01 Dec 05:00 PM

Staff are demanding more work-life balance and businesses are rising to the challenge.

Community fed up with drinkers at park near children's playground
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Community fed up with drinkers at park near children's playground

29 Nov 05:00 PM

'They think it’s their garden bar': Dozens of bottle caps and broken bottles can be seen.

Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic
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Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic

29 Nov 01:07 AM

The SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.

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Brynderwyns four-lane highway plan: Govt commitment welcomed
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Brynderwyns four-lane highway plan: Govt commitment welcomed

27 Nov 05:00 PM

Northland leaders praise coalition’s commitment to four-lane alternative route.

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'Pressure is going to be great': Far North aged care facilities find solution to growing skills shortage
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'Pressure is going to be great': Far North aged care facilities find solution to growing skills shortage

27 Nov 01:38 AM

Far North aged care facilities find solution to recruit staff in a region of high demand.

Food safety experts share tips for eating safely outdoors this summer
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Food safety experts share tips for eating safely outdoors this summer

24 Nov 01:00 AM

Food poisoning cases spike in summer - here are the top food hygiene safety tips.

'They were in shock': Car crashes into sushi restaurant
New Zealand

'They were in shock': Car crashes into sushi restaurant

23 Nov 02:03 AM

Police are investigating after a car ploughed through a Kerikeri restaurant shop front.

'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
New Zealand

'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei

21 Nov 04:00 PM

Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.

'Hospice had our back': Family praises support service as calls for more funding rise
New Zealand

'Hospice had our back': Family praises support service as calls for more funding rise

20 Nov 10:23 PM

Northland hospice services are facing tough decisions due to cost-of-living pressures.

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'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
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'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure

19 Nov 04:00 PM

Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.

Great day for 2023 Kerikeri Half Marathon, but popular Kerikeri Street Party postponed
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Great day for 2023 Kerikeri Half Marathon, but popular Kerikeri Street Party postponed

18 Nov 11:37 PM

A little rain didn't dampen the spirits of Kerikeri Half Marathon runners and walkers.

Road to be resurfaced one year on from $1.2m roadworks after failing quality standards
New Zealand

Road to be resurfaced one year on from $1.2m roadworks after failing quality standards

13 Nov 02:45 AM

Kerikeri Rd in the Far North has to be resurfaced a year after work was done.

Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
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Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette

12 Nov 10:03 PM

Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.

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Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
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Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out

12 Nov 04:00 PM

Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.

'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closure
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'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closure

10 Nov 04:00 PM

Northland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.

Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration
New Zealand

Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration

09 Nov 04:36 AM

Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.

The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment
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The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Joanne Phillips wouldn't have sought medical care if it wasn't for a Far North pothole.

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'Massive benefits': Businesses praise four-day work week, wish they'd done it sooner
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'Massive benefits': Businesses praise four-day work week, wish they'd done it sooner

05 Nov 04:00 PM

More Northland businesses embrace the change and only regret they didn't do it sooner.

'These are our precious children' Jason Kerrison gets behind concert for mental health
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'These are our precious children' Jason Kerrison gets behind concert for mental health

02 Nov 04:09 PM

The musician is proud to be involved in the initiative.

‘Insanely cheap and healthy food’: No regrets for couple who moved to Aussie
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‘Insanely cheap and healthy food’: No regrets for couple who moved to Aussie

31 Oct 11:00 PM

Northland couple have no regrets about moving to Australia.

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'Our roads need more attention': Leaders back petition calling for state highway improvements
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'Our roads need more attention': Leaders back petition calling for state highway improvements

30 Oct 04:00 PM

Road maintenance should be the 'number one priority'.

Gym members take on Aussies at Gold Coast Turf Games
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Gym members take on Aussies at Gold Coast Turf Games

29 Oct 11:59 PM

'I can’t fathom how well we’ve done.'

Secure your trampolines: Wild weather lashes Northland
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Secure your trampolines: Wild weather lashes Northland

29 Oct 02:35 AM

Northlanders should batten down the hatches on Sunday afternoon due to wild weather.

'He stood strong' Northlander praised for performance during RWC final
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'He stood strong' Northlander praised for performance during RWC final

29 Oct 12:43 AM

It wasn't the desired outcome, but Northland should be proud of the World Cup final.

From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts
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From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts

25 Oct 11:00 PM

A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.

Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis
New Zealand

Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis

24 Oct 04:00 PM

'We're so busy we stop listening to our bodies.'

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Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs
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Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs

20 Oct 04:00 PM

Calls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.