New ZealandLighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damageThe road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopensFirefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.04 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandCampground evacuated, 10 choppers at work as blaze closes SH1 near Cape RēingaThe blaze has spread over 390ha between Te Werahi Beach and SH1.28 Mar 08:53 PM
New Zealand‘Mint’ conditions forecast for Ninety Mile Beach as iconic snapper comp returns22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Bonanza’s back: Record crowd on Ninety Mile Beach for iconic fishing comp21 Mar 05:09 AM
PremiumEducation'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBig rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRenowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see MatarikiNorthlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detentionWoman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence22 Jun 07:00 AM
EducationGraduating teachers carry region's hopesTai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences21 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet catsThe change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crashDetails are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa21 Jun 04:58 AM
CrimeMan facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawaNorthlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.21 Jun 02:15 AM
EducationEducation leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: JudgeMan instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPopular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiringNorthland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring19 Jun 09:35 PM
EntertainmentKiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust seriesThe stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.18 Jun 02:56 PM
CrimeOtaika liquor store ram raid latest of manyThe shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.16 Jun 06:00 PM
Black FernsInspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of gamesThe Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Education'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to AustraliaNorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jailThe court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.16 Jun 05:12 AM
CrimeJudge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attackResident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.16 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandLiquorland Otaika targeted in overnight ram raidLiquorland Otaika is the latest business to be targeted by ram raiders.15 Jun 10:23 PM
CrimeWoman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyreIntoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig increase in calls to police for mental health incidentsNorthland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.14 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Naivety not an excuse': Auckland boatie fined for illegal landingThe man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.13 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandPolice justified in using dog to stop man fleeing checkpointThe man turned out to be wanted for firearms and drug offences.13 Jun 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe super wealthy are snapping up coastal Northland propertiesNorthland is a millionaire's playground with a swag of luxury properties on the market12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative EducationAlternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.12 Jun 05:00 PM
