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The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl

Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate

Artist's latest exhibition dishes dirt on neighbour and council

A Northland artist has an unconventional exhibition showing in Whangārei.

Should ratepayers foot the bill to ensure freedom campers stick to the rules?

Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.

Northlanders at war: A family's search for brave brothers' graves, and a pilot heralded a hero

While war can feel worlds away, its reach is often felt on home soil.

Thousands of Northlanders brave the chill to commemorate Anzac Day

Dawn ceremonies are taking place around the region today.

News briefs from the Far North - Enhancing Russell's waterfront, footpath project, French films in focus and kina barrens

News snippets from the Far North

Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland

Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.

'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station

He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.

Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab

The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.

Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say

In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.

Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle

Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.

Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns

Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.

Far North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changes

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.

Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events

It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.

Irate residents sound off about new tsunami sirens

Coastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.

News briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules ease

News snippets from the Far North.

'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail Shepherd

Gail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.

After $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquifer

Kaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.