Latest from Far North District

Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor

Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.

Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles

Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.

Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress

Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.

Exclusive: $22m island home trashed by squatters

A mansion on coveted Motukawaiti Island has gone to ruin.

Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police

Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.

Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints

Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.

Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake

10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.

Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change

The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.

Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines

Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.

Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair

Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.

For the first time in 20 years, the country's top leaders at Waitangi were women.The question was how to accommodate them both as speakers

Dr Reti welcomes Ngāpuhi's signal of new approach to women speaking at Waitangi from 2022.

Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record

Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.

New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit

Hundreds turned out for the morning ceremony

Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map

Young filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.

Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi

Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.

Waitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographers

Northern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience

Beehive Diaries: Waitangi edition

Waitangi edition: Winston Peters comes out to play, Jacinda Ardern plays second fiddle.