Kaitāia's new town square held up by structural design issues
The new town square is now set to open in April with a big celebration.
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Bay News: Art exhibitions; changes for the sailing trust
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Why don’t we wear our seatbelts? - John Williamson
The problem is endemic in Northland.
Who are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?
They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.
'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closure
Trucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?
Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
Man admits causing crash at intersection - but was it dangerous or careless driving?
Witnesses gave evidence John Reti was passing cars on the inside lane.
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
News in brief: Flu outbreak prompts unfunded flu jab release
The latest news bites from around the region.
High-tech Halo camera coming to a road near you
The first of new high-tech cameras has been rolled out with a community's blessing.
Whangārei ratepayers facing huge 17.2 per cent rates hike
It's almost double the previous highest rates increase of 9 per cent in 2015/2016.
'It hit me like a bomb': Mum describes moment daughter disclosed alleged abuse
Family friend accused of raping the then 9-year-old, who thought he wanted to marry her.
Northland surfer to represent New Zealand
Northern Advocate reporter Denise Piper interviews Indi-Lee Ruddell, 14, who is representing New Zealand at the World Junior Surf Championships in El Salvador in May. Video / Denise Piper, photos / PhotoCPL
New regional news service launches in Te Tai Tokerau
The new service is a collaboration between Ngāti Hine FM, Tautoko FM and Te Hiku Media
Dog owner's charge upgraded to manslaughter after fatal mauling incident
The charge was upgraded after concerns from a judge at his last court hearing.
Hūhana Lyndon: The Government seems intent on sending us back in time
Opinion: Life expectancy of Māori is, on average, seven years shorter than non-Māori.
'Over the top' Student excluded from planned field trip, school defends decision
The principal has said the risks could not be mitigated if he were to attend.
Kevin Page: The joys of a new car
Mrs P had to bid farewell to her trusty little runabout of many years.
Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?
Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
News briefs from the Far North - Sola Rosa in Kerikeri, beach safe to swim and guide dogs need support
News snippets from the Far North
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
GP may quit community after iwi occupation, 'forced' sale leaves him $130k out of pocket
Kaitāia GP Cecil Williams may leave town after huge loss on sale of his occupied land.
Treaty settlement delays likely thanks to Govt’s public spending cuts
The Ngāpuhi settlement, among others, would be prioritised amid the spending cuts.
Doubtless Bay loses Kiwibank service - Kaitāia or Paihia now closest outlets
No plans to replace Kiwibank's Doubtless Bay service.
Northland Māori student Kiani Christie is a high achiever
Kiani Christie is balancing her academic goals with love of music.
Far North man charged with murder after a person dies from stab wounds
Emergency services rushed to the Far North region late last night.
Northlander to attend UN forum despite Te Papa protest charges
Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn is representing Māori indigenous rights at the UN forum.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
Vince Cocurullo: It’s a good time to keep house
You’ll notice lots of activity over the next few weeks.