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The man charged with the murder of Kaikohe 3-year-old Catalya Remana Tangimetua-Pepene has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Two groups of landmark redwood trees that pose an “unacceptable risk” to life and property in Northland will finally be given the chop.

Russell’s illustrious waterfront hotel, the Duke of Marlborough, has taken home the prestigious Most Outstanding Boutique Hotel award for wedding ceremonies and venue at the Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand 2025.

Aplan to reshape the Far North’s approach to waste has been given the green light for public consultation.

ANorthland farmer who helped transform a beef farm in his home town of Waimā has been named New Zealand’s top young Māori farmer.

Recent snow-like sightings have stirred Northlanders’ memories of when the Far North was transformed into a winter wonderland.

It’s time again for local government elections, a key part of our local democratic processes.

After three national tours and 56 shows, the New Zealand Highwaymen are making their long-awaited debut in the Hokianga as they bring their final show to the Far North.

Rugby league is alive and kicking in Tai Tokerau this 2025 season. The eight-team competition is the strongest it’s been in years and three Muriwhenua teams are working to bring grassroots rugby league back to small Northland towns.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler tries to become the first back-to-back major winner in a decade by taking this week’s 125th US Open, which tees off tonight at intimidating Oakmont.

As per usual with sports retirements, we’re left with a long time between the announcement and the actual end of a career.

As the country gears up for the three-yearly local government elections in October, there is concern about prospective candidates being turned off by the growing amount of abuse elected members are facing.

All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), Auckland and the Blues until after the next Rugby World Cup.

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Two-time major winner Jon Rahm, who unleashed choice curse words after poor shots at last week’s LIV Golf event, says his mental game is ready to be tested at this week’s US Open.

The Chiefs admit it’s a “weird one”, entering a Super Rugby Pacific semifinal on the back of a loss.

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These two stands of Redwoods at Wendywood Lane and Hawkings Cres were planted around 1928 for a purpose — to give protection against the prevailing southwesterly winds — and to provide a microclimate for the developing orchards, today most of the CBD.

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Clean-up at Tui The public has been invited to attend a clean-up at the site of the Tui fire on Sunday, June 15, from 9am. Attendees will be removing nails from the sand where the vessel burned down and also tidying up the surrounding area. Metal detectors are also welcome.

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It would be fair to say that one of my sisters, four years older than me, was an addict. Not to anything mind-altering or nasty.

ANorth Zone senior rugby competition that was to bolster the game in the Far North ended up a non-event.

Russell’s illustrious waterfront hotel, the Duke of Marlborough, has taken home the prestigious Most Outstanding Boutique Hotel award for wedding ceremonies and venue at the Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand 2025.

Overcast and mainly fine weather with northerly winds and a 2m swell climbing as the day progressed set the scene for 35 Ninety Mile Beach Surfcasting Club members and one visitor fishing the Waipapakauri Hotel sponsored field day, held on Sunday May 18, fishing from 9am to 3pm over a 12.20pm 2.6 metre tide. There were 30 snapper, two trevally and nine kahawai weighed in which was a reflection of

The owners of the historic vessel destroyed in a fire say their dreams to bring marine education north haven’t died.

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Congratulations to The Northland Advocate. What a brilliant addition to your ‘On the Up’ series. Twelve Northlanders receive King’s Birthday Honours (Monday June 2). Eleven of the 12 identify as Māori. This is the most uplifting news I have experienced since moving north 40 years ago to mentor young people.

Collards Tavern hosted the Collards v Juice contest where 85 ton plus scores were recorded including 180s for Jeff Hobson, Johnny Parker and two for Steve Futter.

This coming week is Coeliac Awareness Week (June 9 to 15), a week dedicated to raising awareness for the auto-immune condition that affects an estimated 100,000 Kiwis.