Latest from Far North District

Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture

Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.

Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders

Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.

Roads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damage

Politicians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.

Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi

Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.

Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family

The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.

'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy

Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.

Two badly hurt in two-car crash at Taipa

The two-car crash happened just after 7pm tonight in Taipa, Northland.

Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man

People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.

Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism

Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.

Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers

When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.

'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision

Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.

Live: Storm's fury - hundreds evacuated in Nelson; 'boulders rolling down the street'

A storm continues to create havoc across New Zealand with more rain to fall.

'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum

A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.

Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies

Asked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.

TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ

Taitokerau supporters double down on calls to scrap outdated NZRL zoning system.

'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children

Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.

'While they twiddle their thumbs ...injuries will occur': Locals call for reduced speed limit

Dropping speed limit quickest and cheapest way to cut crashes and save lives, locals say.

Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car

Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.