New Zealand24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekendThe wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.24 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFireball's spectacular night-sky show seen from Auckland to Cape Reinga'It was a huge ball of orange that appeared in the sky all of a sudden.'17 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandTragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crashVehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North03 Jan 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights CommissionChief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".19 Dec 04:00 PM
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
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
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
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 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
New ZealandSt John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's lifeNorthland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from youPolice have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.30 Oct 03:35 AM
Kahu'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorderA fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsAround 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matchesThere was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop FijiThe stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.23 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuNew Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at WaitangiNew Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi19 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuBout time: Northland slugger taking on former world champKaitaia boxer Mea Motu back in the ring ahead of overseas bout19 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuBlack Fern Krystal Murray hopes Rugby World Cup in Northland inspires next generation of women playersNorthland Black Fern Krystal Murray speaks ahead of Saturday's game against Scotland.18 Oct 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandProminent Northland leader charged with indecent assault on teenage girlRaniera (Sonny) Tau is on trial in Northland for indecent assault allegations.17 Oct 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyAustralian rugby star plans to go and see her Far North whānauTrilleen Pomare reminisces about her school holidays in Aoteoroa.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDogs suspected of attacks on Far North livestock destroyed - but others are still out thereAn elderly farming couple have suffered a fifth attack on their livestock by roaming dogs.09 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTop slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlightFor the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.06 Oct 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAhipara occupation marks first anniversary as leader trespassedOccupation leader says local hapū and land owner are 'both innocent in this predicament'.06 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMan charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalisedA 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.04 Oct 05:51 PM
Kahu'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leadersVandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.03 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
KahuActions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into cultureMāori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRoads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damagePoliticians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity staff in high demand as retailers worry over burglaries, ram raidsDemand is increasing for security guards - and so is aggression towards them.01 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuHands-on science camp thrills Te Hiku tamarikiGeo Noho camp inspires with its blend of Western science, mātauranga Māori and more31 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuBunnings boost for Kaitaia wahine rugbyHome depot giant Bunnings is investing in wahine rugby Aotearoa28 Aug 08:00 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
