Sir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka Centre
Hek's dream comes to life in the Far North.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFar North District
Winners and losers in Far North plan to charge district-wide sewage rates
Some households could save thousands of dollars a year; others could pay hundreds more.
Rising food prices put squeeze on struggling Northlanders
Report shows grocery supply costs have gone up more than 10 per cent since November 2021.
Handle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival rates
Data could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.
Northland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reserved
News snippets from Northland.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Hot, humid and wet summer expected in Northland
Northland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite
Shane Reti: Ram-raids and burglaries increasing wall of shame
The people carrying out ram-raids and burglaries are becoming more brazen, says Reti.
Need for warmer Northland homes behind $280k of energy-saving funding
Three energy-saving projects in Northland have received $280k of Government funding.
High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ
Vox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdown
What some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack
Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
Joe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
Whangārei Special Olympians go for gold at National Summer Games
The 22-strong team will put their skills to the test against approximately 1000 others.
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Winners found in Northland Bowls' junior contests
News snippets: Search for missing Dargaville man
The latest news bites from around the region.
Body pulled from water in Whangaruru; two people in hospital
Police believe the body is that of a third person previously unaccounted for.
John Williamson: The perfect storm on the roads this summer
Spare a thought for those working on the roads these holidays.
'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.
Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
Catherine Cull says the appointment shows what Northlanders can achieve.
Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.
Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.
Police appeal for sightings of missing man
Police have concerns for the welfare of Little-John Makoare, 39.
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
Application for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extension
Northport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation
'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.
News briefs: Police name man found dead in Urquharts Bay
The latest news bites from around the region.
News snippets: Stabbing in Paihia; rāhui in Urquharts Bay
The latest news snippets from around the region.
High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.
Pierced 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.
Northland’s worst fire in decades caused by ‘land-clearing burn that got out of control’
Fire and Emergency report finds Kaimaumau wildfire last summer was accidental.
Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes