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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.

Gwen Lawson with Northland bowls' news

Latest news from Northland's bowls scene

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.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Two arrests after commercial burglary

Two youths were arrested after a commercial burglary last night.

Environment award proves point for supreme winners

Crawford Farms' award shows farmers can work with the environment in sustainable way

Robert Webb talks giant petrel and other 'oddball' birds in Northland

Northland bird expert explains why more seabirds seem to be washing up on land.

'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night

Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.

Road reopened after crash on SH1, Mata

Diversions were in place until the scene was cleared.

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns

There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

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

Comment: Flying the flag for golf etiquette

It would have been unfair and unkind of me to take my misfortune out on them

Drivers told to belt up and slow down after four fatal crashes

There have been four fatal crashes in Northland since last Tuesday.

Kamo bricks were world-famous in New Zealand - even lining the furnaces of warships

A look at historic Kamo Brickworks through Whangārei Museum item