Northland news
PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
The clash between David Seymour and education union continues.
Carolyn Hansen: Mitochondria – the powerhouse of our cells
OPINION: Bad habits, unhealthy lifestyles decrease our energy levels and accelerate aging.
'Nervous, excited, and sleepless': Northland man's swift ascent to top of career dream
His message to other young people: 'Don’t be shy, go and do it.'
Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.
It's another barrier: Reducing wait times for driver's licence tests welcomed
Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
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Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
Former All Blacks to take on MPs in Northland rugby clash
'We want the community to enjoy the day, rub shoulders with rugby heroes and MPs',
Four-time blood cancer survivor Frankie's family vital to her survival
It's a cause close to their heart as their daughter beat cancer for the fourth time.
Carolyn Hansen: Mitochondria – the powerhouse of our cells
OPINION: Bad habits, unhealthy lifestyles decrease our energy levels and accelerate aging.
Bay News: Historic Kerikeri document discovered, local Matariki exhibition, new musical set to perform next year
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Top health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repeal
A health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.
Carolyn Hansen: Mitochondria – the powerhouse of our cells
OPINION: Bad habits, unhealthy lifestyles decrease our energy levels and accelerate aging.
Wanted: Families looking for a hand-up into buying their first home
Habitat for Humanity is building 24 Whangārei homes for its rent-to-buy scheme.
A night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ball
Katy Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution
Delays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closure
Serious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
The council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.
Grandma traumatised after shots fired at her house
Police say it is lucky the woman, aged in her 70s, was not hit by the bullets.
Brain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting payments
Despite numerous practitioners advising he was unfit for work, ACC disagreed.
Our Treasures: Whare Whakairo Project reignited
OPINION: Collier was not only a man with a civic conscience, but of unstoppable action.
Carolyn Hansen: Mitochondria – the powerhouse of our cells
OPINION: Bad habits, unhealthy lifestyles decrease our energy levels and accelerate aging.
Rural news
New Zealand beat France in rare continental shearing test
Jack Fagan and David Buick beat Frenchmen Pierre Grancher and Gilles Grancher.
How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
Opinion: Chillies are relatively easy to grow and take very little looking after.
Beef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bites
As the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.
Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
Digital 'twin' the future of forests
A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand.
OneRoof property news
For sale: Historic cottage whose Bohemian owners scared the local nuns
156-year-old property up for grabs for the first time in 16 years.
How rugby player went from rent woes to $155m in house sales in less than four years
Agent has treated himself to a sports car but says tough childhood has kept him grounded.
Scorched walls, melted gutters: Mortgagee sale of home at centre of alleged fire attack
Agent has already fielded enquiries from buyers looking to make a "quick buck".
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Car news & advice
Evoluto 355 revealed as ultimate Ferrari F355 restomod
Classic 90s supercar is transformed into the ultimate modern masterpiece.
Aston Martin astonishes with Goodwood 2024 lineup
Aston's ultra-luxury V-powered sports cars are coming out in force.
Hunt for the world’s most expensive car umbrella
There's a Nissan-branded umbrella worth more than a Rolls Royce's.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
More Northland news
PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
The clash between David Seymour and education union continues.
Dumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far North
The Kerikeri SPCA has seen an influx of abandoned puppies.
Bay News: Historic Kerikeri document discovered, local Matariki exhibition, new musical set to perform next year
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
John Williamson: Is leaving the Northland Transportation Alliance a good idea?
OPINION: Now, these local authorities have to rebuild and duplicate the systems.
Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
Top health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repeal
A health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.
Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
David Grindle: Businesses need staff engagement to weather downturn
Bring employees with you as you ride out the storm, see positive outcomes: David Grindle