New ZealandNorthland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendantA trial for Northland leader Sonny Tau has been aborted due to legal reasons.18 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEmergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacksA worrying number of dog attacks on Far North residents has prompted calls for resourcing.17 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelReady to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to knowA travel guide to your summer holiday.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Black Ferns'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.02 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationHouse of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festivalKits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua ForestDoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki21 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuHow to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into EnglishHokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuKaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champKaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.22 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandLive: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to floodingKaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power18 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated, drivers stranded as torrential rain batters Far NorthFour boats came to grief in Bay of Islands with one saved, another sunk and two on rocks.18 Aug 06:47 PM
New ZealandDistraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogsNeville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.13 Aug 10:08 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogsA post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.07 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandAbout 25 dogs at the property where man mauled to deathPolice don't have a description yet of the pack of dogs responsible for man's death.05 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandMan mauled to death by pack of dogs in NorthlandThree dogs are still on the loose with the public warned to be wary.04 Aug 05:48 AM
New ZealandTwo die in fatal crash on SH1; one person drownsThe serious crash happened at around 5.40pm on Wednesday night.27 Jul 06:32 PM
Crime$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Hokianga mum Gaelene BrightThe man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright can now be named.29 Jun 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changesNorthland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warnsThere are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina watersNorthland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.23 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRenowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see MatarikiNorthlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detentionWoman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence22 Jun 07:00 AM
EducationGraduating teachers carry region's hopesTai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences21 Jun 06:08 PM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet catsThe change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crashDetails are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa21 Jun 04:58 AM
CrimeMan facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawaNorthlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.21 Jun 02:15 AM
EducationEducation leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: JudgeMan instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPopular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiringNorthland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring19 Jun 09:35 PM
EntertainmentKiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust seriesThe stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.18 Jun 02:56 PM
CrimeOtaika liquor store ram raid latest of manyThe shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.16 Jun 06:00 PM
Education'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to AustraliaNorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.16 Jun 05:00 PM
