'Sobering' downturn: Bay of Islands cruise bookings nearly halve
Only 47 cruise ships are scheduled for the Bay of Islands next season.
Environment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near Kerikeri
Neil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
From the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker
For Michael Whittaker, there's more to life than being really, ridiculously good looking.
'A lot of tears': Concerns over changes to post-mortem examinations
Health NZ plans for autopsies to remain in Whangārei, with a two-year contract extension.
Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.
'No excuse': High fines fail to deter misuse of mobility parking
The fine for parking in disability spaces rose from $150 to $750 last October.
Iwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments
'[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'
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Smoke from plane at Christchurch Airport, fluid leak suspected
Firefighters responded shortly before 9am on Friday.
The Kiwi adventurer who tried to stop the Titan OceanGate disaster
Rob McCallum, a key voice in a new Netflix documentary, opens up on the tragedy.
One 'critical' after assault in suburban Auckland, as police hunt suspect
Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance and two rapid response units to help.
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'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.
Northland doctor highlights pay dispute and staffing crisis in EDs
Dr Gary Payinda says despite the challenges, Northland patients are amazing.
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
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Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
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Bay News: Matariki and Puanga, a tale of two star clusters
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'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumph
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.
Shayni in the Sky, film about journey of love and loss set to debut in NZ
Shayni in the Sky tells the tale of Shayni Couch and her late skydiving husband, Micah.
News in brief: Three new orthopaedic surgeons for Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off
Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.
'Sobering' downturn: Bay of Islands cruise bookings nearly halve
Only 47 cruise ships are scheduled for the Bay of Islands next season.
Environment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near Kerikeri
Neil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land
Why kiwi deaths on roads highlight a conservation success story
Both kiwi, a male and female, were wild-hatched.
Rewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brother
Iwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.
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High schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminal
The registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison.
Rural news
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture
Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.
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Tony Alexander: Hot spots defying slump that’s dragged sellers back to 2022
In the major metros, the future looks bleak, but optimism prevails in the countryside.
Wife gives husband 67 reasons why they should buy town’s most expensive home
She fell in love with 150-year-old lodge in Lawrence.
'Must sell': Is this New Zealand’s next Wild West town?
Historic buildings with cowboy charm up for grabs.
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All Black Beauden Barratt kicks off Kiwi Defender Octa launch
Watch the rugby legend drive the $300k Octa 4x4 on his home turf.
Eight-year-old sets new lap record at famous Goodwood Motor Circuit
Alyssa smashed the previous record by 10min in her Austin Pedal Car.
Humble Honda CR-V will break new ground at Pikes Peak Hillclimb
Honda's family SUV will be the first hydrogen car to compete in the iconic race.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
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New hope: NZ fairy tern population sees promising growth
Post-season monitoring recorded 50 individual tara iti, up from 33 last year.
'A lot of tears': Concerns over changes to post-mortem examinations
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'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth
Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'
Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.