Ex-Northland Regional Council chairman breached dairy effluent rules
Bill Shepherd and sharemilker admitted three counts of discharging contaminants near water
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In the first of a six-part series, the Advocate analyses our first outbreak of Covid-19.
Preliminary designs for Whangārei's controversial new $48 million Civic Centre released
Mayor Sheryl Mai is delighted by the progress on the new Civic Centre.
Taniwha to hone basics before next match
Northland show grit and determination despite coming off second-best to Tasman.
Big plans for Kerikeri's Old Packhouse Market
The Old Packhouse Market has become a thriving community hub and visitor attraction.
Whangārei school children take te reo language home
Whangārei school children take te reo language home
Driver dies days after Whangārei Heads crash; alcohol suspected
Police urge Northlanders to 'do whatever it takes' to stop mates driving drunk.
Election 2020: Northlanders will cast their vote in October's general election in the Covid world.
More places for you to cast your vote this election.
Lawn mowing Good Samaritan found: 'This is just the type of thing he does for people'
Munroe Rawiri, not thinking anything of it, hadn't told anyone of his deed.
Alien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language Week
Waipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.
Major resealing of Northland's state highways planned
The resurfacing work will make the roads safer.
Deaths plummet as Covid lockdown wipes out the flu
Sharp drop in death rates likely due to Covid restrictions halting spread of the flu.
Jonah Lomu's close relative appeals drug conviction and sentence
Woman denies any role in smuggling meth on to Ninety Mile Beach.
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Bay Light outdoor education centre gets $10k to provide free camps for students
Bay Light outdoor education centre gets $10k to provide free camps for students.
Brent Eastwood: Gareth Foster's gift a blessing for young sports stars
Foster's gift will benefit young Northlanders in athletics, swimming and equestrian.
120 turn up to NorthTec open day in Whangārei to look at study options
Young mum among 120 looking at study options.
Whangārei tutor embraces his culture to enhance learning
From feeling inadequate without te reo, tutor is now sharing culture with students.
Future ownership of Whangārei's $3.5 billion ratepayer assets in the spotlight
Three waters reform could put Whangārei's ratepayer-funded infrastructure assets at risk.
Coroner to investigate death of 89-year-old Mangonui identity
The coroner will look into the death of 89-year-old who died on Mangonui waterfront
Kiwi North places in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe
Kiwi North places in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe.
Battle of the Teen Bands 2020
This year's contest at the Turner Centre was won by Kerikeri band Pessimistic Monkeys.
Safer streets in Kawakawa, Moerewa and Kaikohe
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
CHH LVL plant won't survive long-term, says redundant worker
Laid-off CHH LVL worker in Whangārei believes the company will fold.
Moko Tepania will speak only te reo during Far North District Council meeting deliberations
Moko Tepania will speak only te reo Māori during FNDC meeting
Bungled boat theft damages Paihia house, wrecks trailer
Frustrated boat owner appealing for information about Monday afternoon theft attempt.
Dolphin skeleton unearthed during Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up at Pohe Island
Dolphin skeleton unearthed during Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up at Pohe Island
News snippets from Northland
Alleged hospital kauri tree feller in custody; and meet the candidates.
Jim Naylor is Bowls NZ's Club person of the year so he does more work at his beloved club
Jim Naylor is Bowls NZ's Club person of the year so he does more work at his beloved club
Sailors' absence a multimillion-dollar hit for marine industry
'Blue-water cruisers' spend about $10m in Whangarei while dodging the cyclone season.
July 17-18 Northland storm caused more than $55m of damage
July 17-18 Northland storm caused more than $55m of damage