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Bay of Islands Ocean swim back again, and Far North thriller released.
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Ellie Eastwood finishes swimming scholarship 'with a bang'
Northland swimmer wins two golds, one silver and two bronze at US swimming champs.
Vaughan Gunson: We all deserve the same water quality
All of the country's water infrastructure assets should be up to the same standards.
Northland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpack
Northland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.
Water shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reform
Auckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes
Man who sexually abused boys jailed
Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.
Covid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be charged
Why the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.
More than 700 new daily cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Tuesday
More than 700 Covid cases have been reported in Northland today.
Northland schools adopt hybrid learning model
Last week alone, 25 students from Dargaville High School tested positive for Covid-19.
Take a dip into our leisure swimming history
Whangārei swimming history on display at Whangārei Museum
Ukraine 'peace flotilla' heading to Russian oligarch's Northland hideaway
Flotilla includes veterans of original Moruroa atomic test protest fleet from the 1970s.
Protesters gather outside DoC Whangārei office, demanding action
Contentious poison drop advocated by protesters trying to save Northland forests.
Northland police youth worker's journey from troubled teen to award winner
A Charles St childhood has led one woman to change the lives of Northland's youth.
Dr Shane Reti's column and graphics removed for more analysis
The Advocate regrets any confusion the article may have caused.
Top Energy and Northpower field a number of enquiries about alternative power generation
Push for Renewable Energy Zones pilot in Northland gains momentum.
Alleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trial
Whangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail
Covid 19 Omicron: 509 new cases in Northland, six in hospital
Northland DHB reports the daily Covid-19 case numbers in the community.
Tara iti, kiwi chicks galore as conservationists celebrate successful breeding season
DoC says eight tara iti are expected to leave their nests this season.
Editorial: Our frontline heroes deserve to come home safe at the end of the day
Advocate reporter Jaime Lyth reflects on what her Frontline Heroes series has shown her.
Northland news in brief; reduced cat and kitten prices, Northland police quash rumour, Lotto results
Check out the latest news bites from around the region.
'We're not an anti-vax group': Kaikohe's Mike Shaw on legal challenge to overturn education mandate
The judicial review of education mandates is expected to conclude in Wellington today.
Higher-value property owners in Whangārei may pay larger portion of rates
Higher-end Whangārei property owners could soon pay larger portion of district's rates.
382 community cases in Northland; Ministry of Health
Ten people are currently in hospital, the ministry says.
Government sets aside $572m for Whangārei Hospital
'Our hospital is crap, but our staff are amazing' says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei breaks summer record, call for blood donors
Check out the latest news bites from around the region.
100 basketball hoops campaign: 'A band-aid over a lot bigger problem, but a step in the right direction'
There were fewer than 20 basketball hoops for public use in Northland before the project.
School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
Funding for sport and recreation organisations hit hard by Covid
Relief on the way with a further $4 million to assist sport and recreation organisations
The Hundertwasser surrounds and rooftop should be a public space for all to enjoy
Ideally returning locals would be able to enjoy the rooftop and viewing tower for free.
Carolyn Hansen: Count your blessings and add up the benefits
Is gratitude an emotion, a behaviour, or a virtue?
GPs spat on and sworn at as healthcare pressures mount
Long working hours, staff shortages and financial restrictions puts GPs under the pump.
Less than one per cent of Northland's active Covid cases in hospital
The Northland District Health Board has released today's Covid information for Northland.
Northland health workers unable to strike after Employment Court ruling
Northland health workers are now relying on facilitated negotiations to improve conditions