Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis
Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.
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US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
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News snippets from Northland
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
Two men arrested over Kaikohe shotgun incident held in custody
Two men, aged 21 and 49, charged with reckless use of a shotgun.
After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer
The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.
It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors
A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.
Kaitaia physiotherapist claiming more than $478k in compensation
A second Northlander is claiming wall panels are faulty and is seeking compensation.
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returns
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.
Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Two arrests after alleged shooting in Kaikohe
Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.
Two arrested after armed police swoop on Kaikohe house
A major police callout is unfolding on a Kaikohe cul-de-sac.
Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD
A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry
'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football
FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.
Stuck without a doctor? Find out what to do and where to enrol
Desperately looking for a GP? Not sure what to do if you don't have one? This is for you.
7-year-old to take part in World Hip-Hop Dance Competition
Northland DDF dance crew qualifies for Hip-Hop International, but there's a catch.
Northlander Lani Daniels wins 3rd NZ boxing title
Third NZ boxing title for Northland's Lani Daniels
Kennel cough making a dog's breakfast of Northland canine health
Northland vets say they are seeing more cases of canine cough among the region's dogs.
Annual Mangawhai Heads Loggerheads longboard surf contest has more than 60 entrants
More than 60 compete at Mangawhai Heads longboard surf contest - 15-year-old cleans up
Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country
Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
We've got to find different ways of cooking: Far North marae embraces plant-based kai
A MasterChef winner has traded fancy food for cooking workshops at a Far North marae.
Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry
People wanting to get into the Far North's horticulture industry can enrol in a new course
Waipū ice rink event a winter sell-out
The travelling rink proves popular with families keen to get their skates on.
Region salutes our community heroes
The Advocate is marking the end of Volunteer Week by thanking some of those Northlanders
Can't sustain the pain: Businesses hike costs to cope with 'disgusting' petrol hikes
Northlanders are feeling pain at the petrol pump as fuel prices reach record highs.
Departing health boss reflects on his 11 years at the top of Northland DHB
GP crisis among Dr Nick Chamberlain's biggest disappointments at Northland DHB.