Housing overhaul welcomed
Changes to the state housing sector are being welcomed by a Northland emergency housing group.
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17 wanted on warrants arrested in Northland
The long arm of the law knocked on a few doors in search of Northlanders with warrants out for their arrest today.
UPDATED: Closure of cat feeding shelter upsets
News of the Far North District Council removing the cat feeding shelter at Paihia may have flashed around the world faster than any new rocket put up by North Korea.
Death threats over gay refusal
The owners of a Whangarei lodge say they have had death threats made against them since their decision not to allow a lesbian couple to share a bed at their establishment went public earlier this month.
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Golf: Neho added to NZ development squad
Northland teenager Kadin Neho has been the star turn of New Zealand Golf events in the past three weeks and his impressive form has earned him a late inclusion to the National Development Squad.
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No jail for tossing stereo
A Whangarei man who threw his stereo at police, hitting a police dog, after being told to turn down the music, has been spared jail.
They came, they saw, they crossed
A record field of 235 athletes participated in the fourth annual Top Energy Northern Crossing on Saturday between Omapere and Kerikeri.
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Mangawhai: Classic seaside destination
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
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Kaipara bill step closer
The pursuant of a Local Bill by Kaipara District Council to validate rating irregularities (and other matters) has moved one step closer to being presented to Parliament.
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A blatent attempt to legitimise the illegal - and you used to be a cop, Sabin!
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northland weekend sports
A selection of pics from this weekends sports action. more
Waka return from epic voyage
Two waka hourua (double-hulled ocean-going canoes) have returned home to... more
Rugby League 9-A-Side, Kensington Park
Rugby League 9-A-Side, Kensington Park more
Tribunal's modern-day waka journey
Claimants, Crown representatives and Waitangi Tribunal members explored the... more
Sport Picks
A selection of sport images from around Whangarei over the weekend. more
Country rockers return to Bay of Islands
Northland was once again invaded by guitars, cowboy hats and line-dancing... more
Postcards from the Edge in Korea
Northern Advocate reporter Kristin Edge is on a month-long trip in South Korea. more
Ode to an old truck
It's unlikely any other wreck in New Zealand has been photographed as often as... more
Fur seal rescue in pictures
Northland orca expert and Whale-Rescue.org member Ingrid Visser has helped... more
Whangarei goes Dutch for a day
Whangarei went Dutch for a day as more than 4000 people packed the Quarry Arts... more
Whangarei Anzac day dawn parade
An estimated 5000 people came to Laurie Hall Park in central Whangarei to mark... more
Thousands pay dawn tribute on Anzac day
Thousands of people paused to remember the country's war dead in Anzac Day... more
Harding Shield Rugby Tournament, Kaiwaka, Northland
Harding Shield Rugby Tournament, Kaiwaka, Northland more
New Zealand v Korea, Hockey Final
Womens International 4 way Hockey Tournament at Whangarei Final, New Zealand v... more
JMB Rugby at Kensington Park
JMB Rugby at Kensington Park more
Jane Mander Bowls Tournament, Whangarei Bowling Club.
Jane Mander Bowls Tournament, Whangarei Bowling Club. more
Mangonui Waterfront Festival
Crowds flocked to the historic waterfront town of Mangonui to enjoy a day of... more
TriKids Triathlon at Whangarei Primary
TriKids Triathlon at Whangarei Primary more
Weekender Sports Gallery
An afternoon of saturday sport in Whangarei, Northland. more
Mangonui says goodbye summer
Doubtless Bay bade farewell to summer on Saturday with the Mangonui Waterfront... more
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Nickie Muir: Creativity a balancing act
Troy Kingi is so laid back he makes Bob Marley look highly strung.
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Attitude to motor homes rewarded
Association board member Dawn Fellows presented Mr Cutforth with a framed certificate awarding Whangarei "motor home friendly" status.
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Northland Age
Mob rules on Mother's Day
Paihia was bursting at the seams on Mother's Day...
Kaitaia College wins zone title
Nine teams from throughout the district converged...
Accused killer held in custody
A 38-year-old Pamapuria man, accused of two...
Epic waka voyage is finally over
Two ocean-going waka have returned to Doubtless...
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Singapore: Whistle stop touring
In a world that's never been so connected and accessible, rediscovering the wonder of travel and the romance of a journey is something to be cherished.
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Magnitude 7.4 quake near Tonga
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck near Tonga this morning. The quake occurred at 5.19am local time (4.19am NZT), 287km southwest of Nuku'alofa, at a depth of 171km. No tsunami warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The Tonga tremor was picked up on quake drums across New Zealand, and caused GeoNet's system to falsely identify two strong earthquakes. The GeoNet website reported a magnitude 6.1 and a 5.5 earthquake about 5.25am off the East Coast, but these have since been deleted. - nzherald.co.nz
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