New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Heavy rain warning; and rāhui after river deathNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in NorthlandRegional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a causeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa’s Wally Lipsham retires after 32 years with St John"I still get people coming up to me saying I saved them. But I was only doing my job."25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champsThe team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTitewhai Harawira, a lifelong battler for Māori rights, dies aged 90Lifelong battler for Māori rights to return home to Northland for burial.24 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigatedNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five starsWhangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetingsMajority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.24 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest young pair after multiple overnight theftsThe night began with a reports of a car being stolen from a home in Kamo.23 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on showNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crownedThe Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in WhangāreiPlenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei23 Jan 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane RetiShane Reti says routine vaccinations remain important, with Polio rates particularly low22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this weekNews snippets from Northland22 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuNorthland Weavers’ quest to reclaim lost Māori sail-making knowledge100 years earlier Te Rangi Hīroa set a challenge to recreate an ancient Māori sail.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani DanielsPipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPeople don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates riseNorthland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles21 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandAfter long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch diesHe campaigned tirelessly till the end.20 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandRussell or Kororāreka? People on the street offer mixed viewsWe gave people four options for the town's name. Here's what they said.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Paparoa crash: State Highway 12 reopensTwo vehicles crashed on a section of State Highway 12 around 2pm today.19 Jan 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original nameLord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dead after car and tractor go up in flames at rural sectionA car and tractor were fully ablaze when multiple fire crews arrived to the scene.18 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandFireball's spectacular night-sky show seen from Auckland to Cape Reinga'It was a huge ball of orange that appeared in the sky all of a sudden.'17 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandIt's part of your problem: Restaurant owner to seek compensation from councilSovrano Estate restaurant plans to seek compensation after council delayed liquor licence.17 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandNorthland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images convictionThe Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.17 Jan 01:27 AM
KahuWaitangi hui could set way forward for Ngāpuhi hapūMassive Waitangi Tribunal report calls on Crown to rework NZ's constitutional framework.13 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuMāori wardens on the cards for KaitaiaDiscussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.12 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandNorthland boy, 14, seriously hurt in firearm incidentThe injured boy is due to undergo surgery at Starship Hospital in Auckland today.12 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandDaughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigationReport questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.12 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandWoman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to liveHollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s complete incompetence': Restaurant owners may have to sell after council bungles liquor licenceA delayed liquor licence has forced owner to put business on market.11 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessNew tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarmsNew iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.10 Jan 04:00 PM
