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 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
New ZealandFifth homicide in a week: Teen fatally stabbed overnightThe 18-year-old victim's name is Krillan Koni Brown.06 Jun 09:36 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
New ZealandNorthland Orca sightings wantedNorthland Orca sightings wanted as one could be entangled in cray pot line03 Jun 12:07 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
New Zealand'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North IslandHeavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.30 May 09:20 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 ZealandFormer trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal failsStephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.28 May 01:57 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
PremiumPremiumKahuCovid culture casualties: Hopes hongi and handshakes can return when safeTraditional Kiwi greetings, the hongi and handshake, have been ditched due to Covid-19.23 May 05:00 AM
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
KahuKiwi folk art up for grabsRare sculptures, early colonial pottery, even a Jim Beam 'Hone Heke' decanter at auction.21 May 02:09 AM
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
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
New ZealandSPCA's 'unprecedented' sign ups for skydiving fundraiserDo you like animals and falling from 13,000 feet? Then this is a golden opportunity.14 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandPolice release more photos of man at centre of carjackingPolice release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.13 May 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAnarchy or lifesavers? Face-to-face at the Covid roadblocksTiny communities with mass graves - the real story behind community roadblocks.09 May 05:08 PM
KahuNgāti Hine spreads aroha with food, hygiene packsMore than 1500 "kete koha" and 1300 hygiene packs have been distributed so far.09 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand$2.5 million meth bust: Second chance for offenderThe judges said Uriah Wirihana had showed rehabilitation since his sentencing.08 May 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Haunted for life': Mum of baby girl tells of carjacking nightmareA mum says watching her car being driven off with her baby in the backseat will haunt her.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWanted: Photos released of driver accused of stealing car with baby in backseatCan you help police track down the driver involved in a carjacking in Whangārei.07 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan killed in crash near Kaikohe not wearing seatbelt, police saySingle-vehicle crash occurred on Mataraua Rd about 12.40am today.06 May 11:24 PM