PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Police at 'breaking point' threaten to walk off the jobThe Police Association says officers are choosing between their jobs and their safety.06 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
New Zealand'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobiaThe Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakersA man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.05 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
PropertyBig Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your moneyA $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.05 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwist in $17 million Lotto winner's property dispute with womanMark Lipsham had only known Kim Helmbright for eight weeks when he gave her $2.8m05 Jul 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone housesKāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Smells like death': Thousands of pipi wash up deadSamples of the dead pipi are being collected to determine what caused the mass deaths.03 Jul 03:00 AM
EducationNorthland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis winsWhangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Education'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winnerNorthland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trialTrial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.01 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Hokianga mum Gaelene BrightThe man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright can now be named.29 Jun 09:20 PM
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 Zealand'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at nightNorthland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.28 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 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
CrimeOtaika liquor store ram raid latest of manyThe shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.16 Jun 06:00 PM
Black FernsInspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of gamesThe Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Education'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to AustraliaNorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.16 Jun 05:00 PM
