New ZealandPolice urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekendTwo Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTurnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny TownAwanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.09 Nov 10:30 AM
KahuFirst Iwi of Origin surf crown for NgāpuhiIwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDate set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deathsMembers of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.29 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeksAccess to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incidentBig $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's deathSand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.21 Aug 05:23 AM
EntertainmentNotorious drug bust features in new TV series with star castRobyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama02 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuJobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election teamNorthland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnimals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issuesAll animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.01 Jun 12:38 AM
KahuTe Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opensNew mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home31 May 05:00 PM
KahuMarae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south MāoriThe containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.03 May 07:13 PM
New Zealand$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catchA Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.18 Apr 02:34 AM
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
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
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 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
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
Black FernsInspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of gamesThe Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.16 Jun 05:00 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
New ZealandHistoric child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jailThe court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.16 Jun 05:12 AM
