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Exclusive Brethren 'sent clean-up crew' to fatal crash in Northland

Russell Stewart walked away from crash where his daughter lay dying, police records say.

Purr and loathing in the countryside

Unlike the females who freaked and fled with cheetah in joyous pursuit, Pele fought back.

Lay it on the line, mindfulness and settling seaweed

If you can train your mind to be a tranquil observer of things you one can find calm.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff's NZ birthday

Northern Advocate chief reporter Mike Dinsdale chats with a bona fide reggae legend.

Frosty start for some as summer slips away

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Students banned from library after incident

Bad behaviour by a few has led to a library ban for unsupervised students.

Stolen radios vital to work by lifeguards

Radios vital to the lifesaving work by guards at Ocean Beach have been stolen.

Tiny house venture bring jobs, homes

At just 10sq m the houses are so small they don't need costly council consents.

Development plans 500 new houses for the North

A mixed development is planned over 15 years at Port Nikau.

German tourists' tragic end to dream trip to 'beautiful NZ'

Couple killed in a Northland road crash had crossed the centreline, say police.

Whitecliffe Art School sold to Fiji-born entrepreneur

New owner will expand into training for ICT, teachers and trades in Northland and regions.

Skirt lifter popular Victorian era accessory

February showcased a small, delicate metal object from the Victorian period.

Fears mount for missing Kaitaia woman

Theres'a Urlich was wearing a bright yellow jacket and black pants when last seen.

Photos from first official NZ Wars commemorations

Photos from the inaugural New Zealand Land Wars commemorations.

'These people are not going home': Alcohol, speed factors in crashes

Rising road toll is exasperating police and emergency services.

Three injured, one critical in Northland crash

All three patients were taken to hospital by helicopter.

Two dead, highway blocked after crash

Police say a third person with serious injuries is being flown to hospital.

Kiwis urged to be prepared as Hola approaches

Eastern parts of North Island - from Northland to Gisborne - appear to be in Hola's path.