PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.12 Sep 05:00 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
CrimeStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeDrug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail termCourt says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offendingMan's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'sex workers' who weren't and a blunder that sent region into lockdown; How Hipkins, PM respondedThe Prime Minister and Chris Hipkins faced media in Auckland today.06 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandMan found dead in waterfall named by devastated familyThe family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.05 Sep 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrim funeral costs forcing families to forgo farewellsIn loving memory of... Funeral industry experts say more people are choosing cremations.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man's rage-fuelled rampage at Northland McDonald'sPolice are searching for a man who went on a rampage at a drive-thru in Whangārei.04 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandYouth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticismHealth service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.01 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
New ZealandChildren's life in squalorA jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum27 Aug 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThere's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls timeNorthland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on26 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeHapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime sceneLiquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.23 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuStags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regionsNew taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.23 Aug 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessLose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the doorIt's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.21 Aug 05:00 PM
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 ZealandInmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklersWhen asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.18 Aug 06:45 AM
New Zealand'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mumA discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.18 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandJudge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prisonJudge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive17 Aug 10:46 PM
New ZealandPetrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen carDrugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.13 Aug 10:13 PM
New ZealandDistraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogsNeville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.13 Aug 10:08 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
New ZealandTeen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brotherYounger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.09 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogsA post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.07 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for helping nephew involved in gang shootingWhangarei man jailed for helping nephew he knew was involved in a gang shooting.05 Aug 06:20 PM
KahuWork starting on Kamo High School's $22 million revampKamo High school's $22M rebuild underway05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay upDavid Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.05 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandTwo nights of 'bizarre' driving ends in 12 months jailDriver who evaded police checkpoint one night, led police on high-speed chase the next.03 Aug 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Warts and all' cultural report outlines woman's violent and abusive upbringingA woman who stabbed her mother's boyfriend has been jailed for two years and nine months.01 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandSmall bump all that was needed to dislodge trailer from truck: WorksafeNine-year-old girl's death prompts Worksafe warning for companies to check towing gear.31 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandTeen killer jailed: Man's search for friendship ends in 'pain and dying alone'Judge says life imprisonment appropriate for teen who killed mate in brutal knife attack.29 Jul 03:48 AM
