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We still don't understand involuntary disability – Jonny Wilkinson
My wife Sally loves going to the movies. Over the past few months, she has invited me to "Wuthering Heights", "The Bride", and "Hamnet".
When nostalgia goes too far – Joe Bennett
A reader has alerted me to a new product at the supermarket. With some new products, the moment you see them, you wonder that no one has come up with them before. This is not such a product.
Cyclone Vaianu Northland safety guide: What to do before and during the storm
With Cyclone Vaianu's rains and winds hours away, Northlanders are urged to finish any last tasks to stay safe. To support you, the Northern Advocate has prepared this guide on getting ready and what to do if things go wrong during the cyclone.
Cyclone Vaianu: Northland communities braced, anxiety in storm-hit towns
Storm-weary Northlanders are preparing to batten down the hatches as Cyclone Vaianu makes its presence known from tonight.
Northland state of emergency declared ahead of Cyclone Vaianu impact
A rare region-wide state of emergency has been declared in Northland before Cyclone Vaianu strikes this weekend.
Mysterious mussels under car windscreen baffle Whangārei motorist
A Northlander drove 20 minutes into Whangārei before they realised 18 shelled mussels had been placed beneath their windscreen wipers.
Bay of Islands tourism decline: Northland expert warns of serious risk
A prominent Northland businessman and tourism industry expert warns the Bay of Islands needs a serious overhaul to avoid slipping further down the ranks as a preferred tourism destination.
Whangārei family terrified as falling power lines hit car on Albert St
A Whangārei whānau were terrified when power lines fell on their car on a routine visit to the supermarket.
Local Government Minister orders Far North District Council investigation
Local Government Minister Simon Watts has asked his officials to "engage with" Far North District Council after a local councillor called for the appointment of a Crown Observer.
Bay News: Far North woman sails into the record books
It's one of the toughest, most exacting, yacht races in the world. The Jules Verne Trophy is a prize for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by any type of yacht.