'Don't want to go home crying': Nurses strike over pay, staffing issues
Union says private health plans will drain staff from already-stretched public hospitals.
Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.
Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.
'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumph
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.
Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.
On The Up: 'Proud of him': Teen's netball journey from umpire to player
Mahuta Haunui-Tipene will represent NZ in an U17 netball tournament in Melbourne.
Iwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments
'[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'
New Zealand news
Health NZ names next chief executive after Margie Apa resignation
Bramley has been the organisation’s interim chief executive since February 2025.
MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car
Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.
Govt instructs Auckland Council to allow buildings of at least 15 storeys near key train stations
The Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough.
Editor's Picks
Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.
'No excuse': High fines fail to deter misuse of mobility parking
The fine for parking in disability spaces rose from $150 to $750 last October.
Video
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
Premium
Kevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again
OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.
Opinion: Endless tourist tours are our modern purgatory
Apparently elsewhere in Norway there’s a town called simply 'Hell'.
Bay News: Five-year journey to chronicle maritime history; fishing comp a success
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Opinion: The struggles of finding peace in a shared hot pool
One day, a stray ball hit me in the head, interrupting my peaceful soak. Photo / 123rf
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
'Don't want to go home crying': Nurses strike over pay, staffing issues
Union says private health plans will drain staff from already-stretched public hospitals.
Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.
News in brief: Ocean swimmers brave chilly race, nurses' strike at Whangārei Hospital
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again
OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.
Pensioners' pleas heard: Rates battle ends with compromise from council
The council put the general rate increase at 9.7%, instead of the proposed 10.7%.
Student-led art project challenges stigma around mental illness
Cerise Tana, who is studying social work, says the art is a form of activism.
Doctors blame Health NZ cuts for colonoscopy delays, cancer risks
Wait times for colonoscopies in Northland have increased significantly.
Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Person airlifted to hospital after alleged assault near Far North wharf
One person has been taken into custody after the alleged assault.
Rural news
Young leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awards
Chris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy.
OnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlash
An animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
OneRoof property news
House smashed up by cops and vandals up for grabs
Kāinga Ora was planning to demolish the house but decided to hand it over to the police.
Former All Black’s iconic dome home finally finds a buyer
Futuristic house has long been the talk of the town.
Noel’s house-hunting party: Agents in tiny Tasman town expect deluge of calls from UK
TV star’s new Kiwi show likely to give Ngātīmoti prices a bump.
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Car news and advice
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Expedition heads to Morocco
Spanning 811km, the customer adventure costs nearly $30k for a five-day off-road tour.
Four of the rarest modern Aston Martins go under the hammer
Four very rare Aston Martins have just gone up for auction on Collecting Cars.
Drivers prefer parking sensors and infotainment to driver assists, says eBay survey
A quarter of survey respondents also say they don't know how to use their ADAS.
Savvy Magazine
Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news
Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door
Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.
2000 litres of petrol allegedly stolen from Northland service station
Mani Kaur and her husband confronted the thieves during the second theft.
NZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement
Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty.
Why kiwi deaths on roads highlight a conservation success story
Both kiwi, a male and female, were wild-hatched.
Rewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brother
Iwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.
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