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
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
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 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
New ZealandNurse to stroke victim after 6-hour ED wait: 'We can't do anything about that'A stroke victim travelled 300km to get a hospital bed after facing a nine-hour wait in ED.17 Jun 05:00 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
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
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
New ZealandHistoric child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jailThe court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.16 Jun 05:12 AM
CrimeJudge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attackResident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.16 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandLiquorland Otaika targeted in overnight ram raidLiquorland Otaika is the latest business to be targeted by ram raiders.15 Jun 10:23 PM
CrimeWoman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyreIntoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig increase in calls to police for mental health incidentsNorthland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.14 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Naivety not an excuse': Auckland boatie fined for illegal landingThe man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.13 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandPolice justified in using dog to stop man fleeing checkpointThe man turned out to be wanted for firearms and drug offences.13 Jun 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative EducationAlternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe super wealthy are snapping up coastal Northland propertiesNorthland is a millionaire's playground with a swag of luxury properties on the market12 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeDelayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyersThe 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.12 Jun 04:22 AM
NPCOpportunity knocks for Northland rugby clubs and communitiesRugby for Life is set to create opportunities for Northlanders through the power of rugby.11 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandKiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZWith severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.10 Jun 09:30 PM
CrimeMan caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secretMan files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.10 Jun 06:37 PM
EducationStudents stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short noticeA severe lack of local bus drivers has left some families scrambling to get kids home.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMore youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshopRangatahi Ora is conducting a three-day marae-based workshop from June 17 to 19.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWidow, whānau disagree over Tommy Murray's last wishes after body taken north for burialFormer MP urges Māori-Pākehā couples to have vital talk long before grim reaper arrives.09 Jun 04:21 AM
New ZealandGaelene Bright's alleged killer appears in Northland courtThe man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright appears in court08 Jun 09:20 PM
CrimeWoman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex actMan told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.08 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPatients might have to pay up or lose family doctor after funding shortfallFunding increase of 3 per cent doesn't cover the cost of running a practice, GPs say.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAssuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on marketFor sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.07 Jun 05:00 PM
