CrimeFour men on cannabis charges remanded in custody againFour men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing policeMan jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.23 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandTwo men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds caseWhangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.22 Jun 06:55 AM
New ZealandLet the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter daysIt's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?20 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screenNews snippets from across the region.19 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandMum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacleThe mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating19 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeJail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destructionDerek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.19 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMissing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural propertyBody removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.15 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investorsPublic access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.14 Jun 07:00 PM
CrimeRemains believed to be Northland woman Bridget SimmondsPolice have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural propertyPolice use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .12 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandDigger brought in to help in search for clues on missing Northland woman Bridget SimmondsSimmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.11 Jun 12:02 AM
CrimeSuspicious fire destroys community hall at TutamoeSuspicious fire destroys rural community hall.10 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice say missing woman case suspicious as property searchedPolice consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.10 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandLocals rally to fight Opua developmentOpua locals are fighting the development of 17 houses on land they want protected.09 Jun 12:47 AM
New ZealandDiversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn HillsHead-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.08 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a weekNeighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.07 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeTheft from Ratana Church in Whangārei"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."05 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandArdern and Bloomfield speak on level 2 rule breachJacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.03 Jun 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distanceImages show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.01 Jun 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice pursuits on rise in NorthlandNorthland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.01 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeFour appear in court on drugs and firearms chargesFour people arrested in police drug operation named in court.30 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPhotosJohn Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographerJohn Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.29 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday weekend: Crashes cause delays across Auckland motorway networkA motorist is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Mangere Bridge.29 May 06:51 AM
New ZealandNorthland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with babyMan arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.24 May 09:40 PM
CrimeWoman allows bank account to be used in ticket scamHome detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.22 May 06:00 PM
CrimeSpecialist police teams and court could help victims report crimeSurvey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.20 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbishNorthland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.20 May 02:40 AM
CrimeGuns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdownMembers of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.18 May 03:00 AM
SportNorthland six-year-old diagnosed with rare conditionNorthland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.15 May 08:00 PM
EnvironmentNorthland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book awardNews snippets from across the region.15 May 06:30 PM
CrimeMan pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of childrenOffending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.15 May 06:00 PM
