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Mikaela Collins
Reporter
Mikaela Collins is a reporter for the Northern Advocate
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Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually
Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
New Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognised
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
'I am a mana wahine': A journey from trauma to lawyer
Kristina Green says it's okay that it's taken 20 years to get her life on track.
Survey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki
The survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.
Water saving efforts needed despite downpour
Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.
Mullet in the Park: Jack Goodhue's mop pink and permed
The fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.
Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.
Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.
Pod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightings
The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.
Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues
Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.
Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.
Catholic school's uniform now has unisex option
The girls said the blouses were unflattering and uncomfortable.
'Eight or nine-metre' whale hits sailing boat
Rogue wave the first of double whammy for couple on 18-month sailing adventure.
Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
Principals speak about violence and threats in schools
Principals say they need a range of support measures to cope with mounting violence.
Whangārei student gets into Stanford PhD programme
Only about 15 graduate students are accepted by the PhD programme each year.
Watch: Great white shark chews motor as family fish
Reece Samuels has been diving for 27 years but has never seen a shark so curious.