The disastrous fire in the Old Municipal Building was a shock. Photo / NZME OPINION Nine years. There are times where it felt like my three terms as mayor had been an eternity, and...

Pat Newman, Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association president and Hora Hora Primary School principal, said the extra funding would be a big help but more was needed. Photo / Michael Cunningham Northland principals are...

The Rangitane reclamation, if it goes ahead, will be built just beyond the jetty and boat ramp in this photo. Photo / Peter de Graaf A controversial reclamation near Kerikeri looks set to go...

First time voter Northern Advocate reporter Jaime Lyth talks with Local Democracy reporter Susan Botting about the voting process ahead of the upcoming local body elections Northern Advocate reporter Jaime Lyth is voting in...

Photo: 123RF A sudden spike in hydrogen sulphide in pipes at Mangawhai north of Auckland has prompted safety warnings. The Kaipara District Council’s readings at pump stations have gone from zero to five parts...