Almost 500 kids from 23 schools - from Wellsford in the south to Paparore in the north - competed in the Northland Rugby Union Rippa Rugby Championships in Kerikeri on March 31. Here's a little taste of the action from a few of the primary schools taking part. Photos by Peter de Graaf.
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Tintype Central is a portrait studio specialising in the wet plate colloidion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography.
The festival was a chance for people to share their love and appreciation for art, games, cosplay, animation, comics, and music.
Wheels Day coincided with Road Safety Week and was marked by a special visit from constable's Pablo Rust and Alana Cameron.
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.
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.
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
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone
Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help in solving the homicide of Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video | Northern Advocate
