A snapshot of the best photos from last year

Waipu Easter Carnival is now in its 16th year of running and is one of the last events on the summer calendar.

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham captured all the fun and action from the 2024 Northland Fritter Festival, held at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday, March 9.

Northland's biggest free interactive art festival drew in a huge crowd keen to get creative.

Captain's run for Blues rugby team at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Park, Whangarei, Sam Nock feeds the ball out during the Captain's run. Photo/ by Michael Cunningham

About 75 crews took part in the BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB Championships at Waipu Cove on February 10 and 11, where sunshine and medium-sized waves made for a great event.

About 1000 people have taken part in the hīkoi which is in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.

The Waipū Highland Games is one of the longest-running Scottish gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere since it started in 1871.

The random bouts of rain didn't put off gala attendees from participating

Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's favourite news photos of the year.

Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham’s favourite sports images he took during the year.

The Hatea Loop was taken over my Santa's of all kinds on Sunday

Whangārei Christmas Parade was this year hosted by the local Speedway, who wanted to bring Christmas cheer to the area.

About 600 people took part in the march through Whangārei on Tuesday morning, protesting Government policies called anti-Maori.

THE 2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL WAS HELD AT KAITAIA'S A&P SHOWGROUNDS AT THE WEEKEND.

A tour through one of Maungatapere and Northland's gems.

Northland's emergency services joining forces to host a family fun day in Whangārei.

The Northland Bernina Fashion Awards featured a range of ages showcasing their creative flair

Over 13,000 people attended the event at the weekend.

Photos from across the region on the night.

The Labour leader visited Kawakawa and Moerewa on Thursday. Photos by Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham

Tiki Taanes 'Dub Soldier' guitar and Paihia's infamous sea wall mural are among her works