Latest from Far North District

Sir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka Centre

Hek's dream comes to life in the Far North.

Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images

Images Included many from the worst possible category.

Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs

Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry

'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime

The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.

Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears

Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.

Train derailed after collision with truck

A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.

Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?

The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.

Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia

The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.

Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence

Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.

Think your car was stolen? Think again

Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.

Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned

A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.

Only 'patches' are left: A deep dive into the state of our scallops

The Advocate investigates the situation we are facing and the chances things will improve.

Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized

A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.

Crack up: Northlander finds rare egg within an egg

The phenomenon is a result of a timing issue with egg-laying.

Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder

One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.

Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through

MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.