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How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English

Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.

Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction

The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.

Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial

Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial

Māori writers provide frank kōrero about returning home

A look at one of six intriguing writers' chats, soon to be heard at the Upsurge Festival.

The 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.

Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture

Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.

Northland Taniwha suffer heavy defeat in Christchurch

A high penalty count in the second spell proved costly for Northland.

Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders

Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.

Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm

A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.

Security staff in high demand as retailers worry over burglaries, ram raids

Demand is increasing for security guards - and so is aggression towards them.

Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement

266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.

Children's life in squalor

A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum

There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time

Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on

Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene

Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.

Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions

New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.

Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ

Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.

Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door

It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.

Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent

Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.