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 ZealandFirefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrentMopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.19 Aug 09:35 PM
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
KahuHistoric Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far NorthMāori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businessesNorthland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTai Tokerau mourns community leader Ricky HoughtonCommunity leader and social advocate Ricky Houghton has died aged 62.18 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandFour meningococcal cases detected in NorthlandTake steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.15 Jul 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister 'should be wearing a mask' - top doc on Kelvin DavisMP maskless at Northland marae the day before the Govt begs people to wear masks indoors.14 Jul 09:18 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after Moerewa crashThe fatal crash involved two vehicles, police said.13 Jul 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNew court system promises fairer, more inclusive justiceKaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costsMore pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.10 Jul 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driverSociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operationSeven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.06 Jul 05:00 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
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 ZealandContractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarryWhangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry27 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the countryUp to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree hurt in fiery crash on Wellington motorwayThe power pole and lines have been removed and the lane is now open.23 Jun 10:48 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
New Zealand'We just want answers': Friends, family appeal for info about woman's deathPolice are treating 36-year-old's death, at Waipapa Landing last month, as "unexplained".17 Jun 12:57 AM
