Meth capital of New Zealand revealed in wastewater tests
Drop in overall meth use NZ-wide put down to reduced supply.
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‘At their wits’ end’: Art show highlights families’ struggle with meth
Exhibition aims to raise awareness and explore answers to region’s meth epidemic.
'This is my family now': Community hub helps addicts reclaim lives
Clients share harrowing tales of how they ended up on drugs — and their hopes for future.
Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Far North news in brief: Census Day; triboard fire
News snippets from across the Far North and surrounds.
Black Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid Going
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
Marae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle response
Far North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kaikohe teen lands rugby contract in Melbourne
Kaikohe teenager signs with Melbourne Rebels W.
‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4m
Far North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs
‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disability
After the crash Anaru Ruka had to ‘think out of the box’ about how to keep making murals.
Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.
Pākinga Pā site near Kaikohe with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika given back to iwi
Waitangi Weekend a fitting time for historic Northland pā to be given back.
Ōhaeawai ceremony honours acts of compassion a world apart
What links a hapū that honoured its enemies & a woman who helped stranded Māori get home?
Northlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slot
Northland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
Four Northlanders among finalists for Halberg Awards
Northland athletes are among the finalists at the 60th prestigious Halberg Awards.
Army calls for families of 28th Māori Battalion soldiers to claim medals
Many members of the battalion did not receive their medals for their legendary efforts.
A school-leaver's guide to future options outside of the classroom
School's out: So what do you want to do with the rest of your life? This guide may help.
End of the line for appeals against Far North power line extension over private land
The Supreme Court's decision has ended a five-year stoush.
2022 in review: Top sports pics from Advocate photographer Tania Whyte
Favourite sporting pics by Advocate photographer Tania Whyte from 2022
‘Rugby has been my life’: Kaikohe sporting legend Cheryl Smith honoured
Former world-beating Black Fern now tasked with growing the women's game in Northland.
2022 in review: Some of the Advocate photographers' favourite sporting shots of the year
2022 in review: Michael Cunningham shares his favourite sporting shots of the year
Northpower Wild Kiwi hopes to mark return with record breaking numbers
Competitors travel from all over for the race held in the scenic coastal hotspot.
Car T-boned in Pakaraka crash; police plead for driver patience
Two people taken to hospital after crash at SH1/SH10 junction.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
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.
Help coming for unwanted and neglected cats in Far North
A new rescue group will tackle the huge problem of unwanted cats in the Bay of Islands.
Happy vibe: NZ Post workers enjoy Christmas spirit in Northland
Kaikohe-based posties Shannon and Rod Macneil love their jobs at Christmastime.