New ZealandDiamond thieves 'knew what to take'Burglars who broke into a jeweller's premise went for the best quality items.16 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandBurglars target best bling in Kerikeri heistThe owners of a Kerikeri jewellery business are reeling after thieves targeted the best bling in the shop. Manufacturing and retail 15 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelAll about WaitangiAlex Braae visits the Treaty Grounds - a perfect spot to soak up a little of our history.08 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandBBQ and beer? Then the fire siren soundedThe final moments of a fire brigade's fishing competition fundraiser were cut short when the call for help went out.05 Nov 07:26 PM
New ZealandParadise lost? Meth, murder in NorthlandAn epidemic of methamphetamine is ripping communities apart - but the fightback has begun.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi musician with 12m Facebook viewsA Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.25 Oct 07:30 AM
TourismWatch: Inside billionaire's luxury NZ padThe country's most exclusive luxury lodge that features 3km of pristine coastline, four private beaches and many intimate coves opens today.24 Oct 05:27 PM
New ZealandA heart-stopping second chance at lifeWhen John Clarke hits the pavement to train for the ASB Marathon and his muscles begin to burn he feels grateful - the pain means he's still here to feel it.21 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed during Save Kiwi MonthSUP191016NADKIWI.JPG The dead kiwi is thought to be one of four that lived on Peter Nash's Puketotara Rd property. PHOTO / SUPPLIED by 19 Oct 07:00 PM
SailingSailing: Coastal Classic ready to exciteA_SW241014NADCLASSIC9037.JPG Defending champion boat Team Vodafone will be back under a new alias. Photo/Stephen Western By Andrew 17 Oct 11:03 PM
TravelWaitangi: When we were youngAt the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.12 Oct 11:00 PM
TourismCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandHui called on next year's Waitangi DayA_MC230814NADPITA3.JPG HOT TOPIC: Pita Paraone has called a hui to discuss next year's Waitangi Day commemorations. PHOTO/MICHAEL 28 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandCustody battle: Dog to have two namesTwo families have reached a custody agreement over the dog - named either Wilson or Bear depending who you asked.28 Sep 06:09 PM
New ZealandTwo dead following Northland crashesTwo Northlanders died in car accidents over the weekend, one of them drowned after the van he was in was swept away by a rain-swollen creek.25 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Stepping outLindy Laird samples the delights of the Bay of Islands.24 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleWin "it!" festival tickets and see DragonA_040815HOSSPLDRAGON1.JPG - please run this pic with the story on page 2 Advocate Sat The "it!" Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival 23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandParade for gold medal yachtiesOlympic gold medal-winners Blair Tuke and Peter Burling will be honoured with a parade through Kerikeri's main street on Friday. The 22 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandTeacher who filmed girls struck offA former teacher who admitted using his phone to film women in a bathroom and teenage girls in a public changing room has had his teaching registration cancelled.10 Aug 02:30 AM
TravelBar/fly: The Duke of Marlborough, RussellIn New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.29 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelSea Spray Suites, PaihiaWinston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.28 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandRough seas toss up whaleA 22-metre long blue whale washed up on a private Far North beach has excited a marine mammal expert but also sparked a health warning as the giant sea creature decomposes.12 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested for burglariesPolice have arrested three young men following a number of burglaries in the Kerikeri region over the past couple of weeks.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Tragic and unnecessary death'The two people who died, Vernon Lawrence-Samuels and Ryan Wikaira, both 23, had been at rugby training before the accident.05 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelPaihia: Bay watchOn the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.29 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty settlement stalled by concernsThe completion of a settlement of major Treaty of Waitangi claims is in the balance after a hui was held to resolve issues over its management.15 May 10:40 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Fancy a holiday, pet?Jane Jeffries discovers the places that say 'yes' to dogs.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPadme home after 16 monthsA Tauranga family has been reunited with their beloved cat 16 months after it went missing.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters lift car off trapped driverFirefighters had to lift a car off a man who was thrown halfway out of the driver's window and trapped under the vehicle when it crashed.07 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Loving dolphins too much'Bottlenose dolphins could disappear from the Bay of Islands if nothing is done to halt a decline apparently caused by too much interaction, a report warns.07 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessInvestment adviser admits to $1.4m fraudA financial adviser with clients in the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty has pleaded guilty in the Tauranga District Court to a $1.4 million fraud.31 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Eagles Nest, Bay of IslandsThe Eagles Nest spills across 75 acres of a peninsula looking down on the Bay of Islands along the way to Tapeka Pt.01 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFive historic walks around WaitangiFive walks that highlight the historic significance of Waitangi and nearby areas04 Feb 01:16 AM
TravelWaitangi: Haruru Falls put on mighty showGuided trip up Waitangi Estuary is a great introduction to kayaking, says Donna McIntyre.30 Oct 11:18 PM
