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Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say

A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.

Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis

Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.

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.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

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.

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.

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

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.