New ZealandSummer freedom campers expected to head to regionA significant number of visitors are expected this summer.27 Dec 07:13 PM
New ZealandFamily heartbroken to lose 70 years of memories in homestead fireThe family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister saysJacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's lifeTwo visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.24 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandMayor hopes gift will provide alternative view of climate change issueKaipara Mayor Craig Jepson hopes councillors will read False Alarm over the holidays.23 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuThree Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss outThree Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.21 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBroken down bride hitches ride with policeLocal police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.21 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murderWoman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court21 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandNo call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or AucklandSome roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuAnother world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels WhangāreiA sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.19 Dec 05:29 AM
KahuWhangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stressPeople who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.18 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeHit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racersBoy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programmeSchool “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.18 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandGreat white shark fear after stingray's grisly demiseCarcass with large chunk missing and 'widely spaced' bite marks raises alarm.16 Dec 12:50 AM
KahuKaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakiaPaturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.16 Dec 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuPrimary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GPEnrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKarakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoiMore than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.14 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandTeacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse imagesImages Included many from the worst possible category.12 Dec 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuSixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugsFour arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry09 Dec 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crimeThe patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hearsRoad worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.07 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'There will be no begging': Glavish promises to meet embattled Kaipara Mayor whether he wants to or notDame Naida Glavish intends to discuss Jepson's refusal of karakia at council meetings.07 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandTrain derailed after collision with truckA train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.07 Dec 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPierced 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.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan airlifted to hospital after stabbing in PaihiaThe Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.05 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandMan killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hearsNorthland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes05 Dec 05:19 AM
KahuIwi leaders will meet with Kaipara Mayor - whether he wants to or notIwi leaders will meet with Kaipara mayor - whether he likes it or not05 Dec 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig CooperOpinion | Karakia controversy: If you don’t understand tikanga, you can’t be a politicianOPINION: A newly-elected mayor landed with a thump that echoed through the country.04 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsKaipara mayor unrepentant over ban on karakiaThe mayor will not change his stance on banning karakia from council meetings.02 Dec 11:44 PM
KahuRace Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia banThe mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.01 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuNew mayor shuts down karakia at first council huiLeader vows to run 'secular council' in clash with Māori Ward councillor30 Nov 08:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOur outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticingAcademics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.29 Nov 04:00 PM
