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Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus

Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".

Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood

A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.

Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett

OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.

Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival

The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.

'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon

Have a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz

Floating cafe and office built in Whangarei heads via sea to Waiheke Island's first marina

Waiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.

A bit of a rarity these days: Sport Northland chief executive moves on after 25 years in the role

Brent Eastwood is looking forward to his new role after 25 years as Sport Northland's CEO.

Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth

Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.

Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren

While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.

Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived

A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.

Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze

Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.

Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks

Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.

Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust

Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.

Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years

A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.

Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says

Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.

Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze

House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.

Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline

Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.

Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū

A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.