Northern AdvocateFar North towns offer the real small-town escape city holidaymakers are craving'Big cities are rushed and anonymous, small towns are more personable.'29 Dec 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate'The pace of life is different': Why migrants choose Whangārei summersAbout 800 new migrants from over 45 countries settled in Whangārei this year.28 Dec 11:03 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice hand sex offender prison death to Coroner 400 days after body found in cellKingi Hemi was serving six years in Ngawha Prison for attacks on children.28 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePower gradually returning in Far North In Mangonui, 233 Top Energy customers lost power from about 7.40am.28 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Waterspout touches down off Waimārama Beach, Hawke's BayVideo shows the rare moment near Bare Island during stormy weather at the popular Hawke's Bay beach. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Dec 02:52 AM
BasketballSWISH BasketballA special 'Bandits' crew of players over 80 gets extra space and free shots. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey first trailerThe first official trailer for Christopher Nolan's screen adaptation of Greek epic The Odyssey has been released. Video / Universal StudiosWatch23 Dec 02:07 AM
SportSuzuki Fronx receives one-star safety ratingThe Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (Ancap) has found multiple safety issues in the Suzuki Fronx, with owners urged not to travel with passengers. Video / AncapWatch22 Dec 03:56 AM
