Prominent Northland leader charged with indecent assault on teenage girl
Raniera (Sonny) Tau is on trial in Northland for indecent assault allegations.
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Australian rugby star plans to go and see her Far North whānau
Trilleen Pomare reminisces about her school holidays in Aoteoroa.
Dogs suspected of attacks on Far North livestock destroyed - but others are still out there
An elderly farming couple have suffered a fifth attack on their livestock by roaming dogs.
Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
Ahipara occupation marks first anniversary as leader trespassed
Occupation leader says local hapū and land owner are 'both innocent in this predicament'.
Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised
A 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.
'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leaders
Vandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.
'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.
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.
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'.
Security staff in high demand as retailers worry over burglaries, ram raids
Demand is increasing for security guards - and so is aggression towards them.
Hands-on science camp thrills Te Hiku tamariki
Geo Noho camp inspires with its blend of Western science, mātauranga Māori and more
Bunnings boost for Kaitaia wahine rugby
Home depot giant Bunnings is investing in wahine rugby Aotearoa
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent
Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.
Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power
Homes evacuated, drivers stranded as torrential rain batters Far North
Four boats came to grief in Bay of Islands with one saved, another sunk and two on rocks.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.
Tai Tokerau mourns community leader Ricky Houghton
Community leader and social advocate Ricky Houghton has died aged 62.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Minister 'should be wearing a mask' - top doc on Kelvin Davis
MP maskless at Northland marae the day before the Govt begs people to wear masks indoors.
New court system promises fairer, more inclusive justice
Kaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.
More people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costs
More pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.
Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver
Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.
Far North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operation
Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country
Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.
Three hurt in fiery crash on Wellington motorway
The power pole and lines have been removed and the lane is now open.