PremiumPremiumKahuCourt ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing banLandmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.16 Dec 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
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 ZealandNorthland land mystery: Descendants of possibly vanished early European settler sought for land claimIs Allan Macdonald your ancestor? Then you could have a claim to land in Northland.14 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
KahuYoung Welsh language champions here to experience te ao Māori and rugby“Following our visit, we hope to continue our partnership & work together in the future."14 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoiHīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.13 Dec 07:15 PM
New Zealand'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare tripTwo students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.13 Dec 03:20 AM
KahuSir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka CentreHek's dream comes to life in the Far North.12 Dec 09:22 PM
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
AirlinesJet fuel debacle: Airline companies want answers, more resilienceBad batch impacts lingering as jet fuel debacle raises eyebrows abroad.07 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandSummer on hold: Heavy rain across the country will once again returnHeavy rain and wind warnings are in place for northern regions.07 Dec 11:00 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 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
New ZealandTrain derailed after collision with truckA train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.07 Dec 02:31 AM
New ZealandPerson assaulted during residential robberyThe person is currently in a stable condition in hospital.07 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandResort boss sacked worker, told others she was drug userWhen the woman was sacked, the manager told other employees she was a drug user.06 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhangarei cybersecurity training firm raises $6m to help 'sacrificial lambs'Large Hadron Collider veteran and former counter-terrorism trainer raises millions.05 Dec 09:36 PM
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
New ZealandCompany on trial over Te Paki sand dune deathSand Safaris 2014 Ltd is facing charges laid by WorkSafe.04 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandWhangarei stabbing: Two hospitalised after fight; man appears in courtTwo people were taken to hospital after a knife was allegedly pulled during a fight.03 Dec 01:18 AM
ConstructionDonovan Group fined $225k after worker's finger partially amputatedVictim became unbalanced and his left hand slipped.02 Dec 04:26 AM
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
New ZealandPolice seize $10 million worth of cannabis plants, $17 million worth of assetsAs a result of the seizure six people have been arrested.01 Dec 12:15 AM
KahuNew mayor shuts down karakia at first council huiLeader vows to run 'secular council' in clash with Māori Ward councillor30 Nov 08:21 AM
New ZealandCorrections failure led to horrific prison assault on disgraced realtorDrever is preparing a formal complaint about Corrections handling of his safety.30 Nov 07:12 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
EntertainmentNorthland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV seriesCasting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after serious crash on State Highway 10 in the Far NorthPolice responded to the crash near Thompson Place in Cable Bay just before 7pm28 Nov 06:57 AM
