New ZealandDecision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trialYouths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial14 Sep 03:30 AM
KahuMāori writers provide frank kōrero about returning homeA look at one of six intriguing writers' chats, soon to be heard at the Upsurge Festival.12 Sep 06:00 PM
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
