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Kerikeri pupil acclaimed for Anzac artwork
A Kerikeri 11-year-old has won a national Defence Force competition to design a poster capturing the spirit of Anzac Day.
Pumice from Pacific blast
Pumice found washing up on Northland's east coast beaches in recent weeks is almost certainly from an enormous underwater eruption near the Kermadec Islands last year.
Lawyer calls for legal aid revamp
Northland's top criminal lawyer has called on the Ministry of Justice to reverse its policy of fixed fees payment for criminal legal aid in light of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Sport
Athletics: Davies sets hot pace for worlds
Northland runner Mary Davies has sent a few early warning signs to her competitors ahead of the world championships in Moscow later this year.
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Editorial: Cutforth shoes big footsteps to follow
Outgoing mayor Morris Cutforth is exceptionally likeable and will be missed from the local body political scene.
Join the conversationFar North juniors make their mark
More than a dozen players from Far North clubs accounted for themselves well in a field of 54 young players contesting their respective divisions in the Kamo junior squash open last weekend.
Join the conversationKing hits in Whangaroa
Best again and handsomely
For the second time in three years the Northland Age has been named APN NZ's...
Kawakawa kids take the title
Mangawhai: Classic seaside destination
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
Join the conversationKaipara 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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Join the conversationA blatent attempt to legitimise the illegal - and you used to be a cop, Sabin!
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Marchers against GMO on the streets of Whangarei
Marchers against GMO march to the Northland Regional Council building in... more
Puff and Pull Carnival 2013
School kids, rugby players, firefighters, even butchers flexed their muscles on... more
Fake crash teaches drink-drive danger
Springbank School’s Students Against Drink-Driving (Sadd) staged a mock car... more
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
Blogs
Editorial: Urgency needed to help child
Hora Hora primary school principal Pat Newman has a child at his school with some behavioural issues that need specialist help.
Join the conversationBusiness
Finance: Regions need a break as well
Jeremy Tauri is an associate at Plus Chartered Accountants.
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Join the conversationIf the Govt moved their head offices to other regions this wil help.
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Northland Age
The Pirates sail out in scarlet
Following recent seasons when they have enjoyed a...
Grieving whanau set minds on tangi
A couple shot at their Fairburn home are lying...
Top award for Ahipara journo
An Ahipara woman named New Zealand's top radio...
Ray of light shines on fish mystery
A bizarre find on Ninety Mile Beach is not a...
Life
The truth behind health myths
There are a lot of bizarre myths out there, yet is it possible some of these familiar phrases and sayings contain an element of truth?
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One dead after collision in Kaikoura
At least one person is dead after a collision between a car and a truck near Kaikoura. Emergency services are at the scene at Hapuku, approximately 15km north of Kaikoura on State Highway One. One lane will be open soon but there may still be some delays for traffic, police said.
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