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Whangarei stabbing: Two hospitalised after fight; man appears in court
Two people were taken to hospital after a knife was allegedly pulled during a fight.
Jonny Wilkinson: Celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities
The day doesn’t discriminate between intellectual and physical disabilities.
Cutting the cost of Christmas for Northlanders
Secret Santas, homemade gifts and setting budgets are recommended ways to keep costs down.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities a success in Whangārei
"It’s about empowering the disabled community"
Northlander opens up about the emotional trauma of a workplace incident
Donovan Group Limited fined $220,000 after worker had finger amputated
Joe Bennett: To do, to make, to love, to laugh, to give, that is our creed and motto
We have set up a mission to cruise ship passengers.
Kaipara 's east/west political mix a concern for some
A growing Mangawhai presence on Kaipara District Council is altering its balance.
More money wanted for transport in Northland
Northland’s local government leaders want more transport funding to aid regional growth.
Crackers about Christmas: Retirement village folk create reusable festive items
Summerset Mount Denby residents are doing their bit for the environment.
Inspired wahine shaves her 13-year-old dreadlocks for mental health awareness
Jess Olsen wants to raise $1000 for each of the 13 years she had dreadlocks
Jess Olsen of Hello Pickle shaves off her 13-year-old dreads for I am Hope
Jess Olsen has so far raised $5,000 for Mike King's I am Hope.
Whangārei rowing girls paddle to success at regatta
The Whangārei novice girls squad cleaned up at the large regatta.
Whangārei urged to make the most of tourism accolades
Today’s travellers are seeking something deeper than just good scenery, tourism boss says.
'Everyone is struggling': Soaring power bills take their toll
Northland residents are having great difficulty keeping up with their power bills.
'Enormous' $10 million cannabis seizure by Northland police
Police cannot rule out further arrests or charges in relation to the operations.
One dead after Tūtūkākā Coast crash
A person has died after two vehicles collided on Ngunguru Rd.
Whangārei used to be the place you stopped only for a toilet break. Not any more.
Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.
Northland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23K
The worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.
Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed
Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs
Northlander's weigh in on the 'Make it 16' debate
The Advocate chatted to locals about their thoughts.
Pay rise for Northland community nurses, but GP nurses excluded
Community health workers are in for a pay rise across Northland.
It's merry and bright at St John's Golden Church
St John's Golden Church, Whangārei is hosting a festive show of about 50 Christmas trees.
Whangārei Primary School celebrates anniversary in style
Students and teachers dressed up in Victorian clothing to mark 150 years of education.
Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing
Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.
Change of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwi
Man who owns dog that killed kiwi in Northland wants to change his guilty plea
Whangārei Primary School's 150th anniversary
Photos from Whangārei Primary School's 150th anniversary celebration - costume parade.
Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series
Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.
Enough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbing
Dairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers
Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall
Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.
Why Ecklonia Kelp is the backbone of our ocean ecosystems, and what you can do to help.
A local group is restoring the oceans spirit out in Tūtūkākā