New ZealandFamily heartbroken to lose 70 years of memories in homestead fireThe family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman’s leg nearly amputated in horrific accident with boat propeller"I clicked that if I don’t stay awake there’s a good chance I’ll never wake up again.”25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister saysJacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's lifeTwo visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.24 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll stands at two after fatal Whangārei crashThree other people in the car were also injured.24 Dec 06:47 PM
KahuThree Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss outThree Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.21 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBroken down bride hitches ride with policeLocal police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.21 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murderWoman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court21 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandNo call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or AucklandSome roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyedPolice, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.20 Dec 04:16 AM
KahuAnother world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels WhangāreiA sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.19 Dec 05:29 AM
KahuWhangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stressPeople who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.18 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeHit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racersBoy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programmeSchool “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.18 Dec 02:02 AM
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
KahuKaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakiaPaturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.16 Dec 12:35 AM
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 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
New ZealandTeacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse imagesImages Included many from the worst possible category.12 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandWhangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugsFour arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry09 Dec 01:29 AM
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
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 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
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
EntertainmentTV sergeant joins forces with Northland police to recover stolen propertyActor Neill Rea, from The Brokenwood Mysteries, helped police track down his stolen kayak.27 Nov 04:00 PM
