Meth has spread its tentacles across New Zealand, reducing demand needs to be a focus.

A shortage of accommodation has piqued Waitangi National Trust interest in hotel rooms.

Reobot know lots of phrases helpful for everyday conversation.

News snippets from around Northland

Wet weather has impacted NZTA's ability to do slip clearance work on SH11.

Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.

A driver found himself in a sticky situation when his large load of honey drums spilled.

Northland's World War II secret history revealed

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage may appeal consent for kauri resin extraction.

Man charged after camera captures alleged shoplifting incident in Kawakawa hardware shop.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

The footage of the cheeky thieves has been viewed more than 8000 times on Facebook.

It's the first time New Zealand has hosted the conference, now in its third year.

This is the usual time of year for such sightings, even though they are relatively rare.

Meth lab found at Northland property where five children were also living.

Poroti Springs water battle over as company sells land and water rights to Crown.

A winning Lotto and Powerball ticket sold in Northland has not been claimed.

The Minister is holding hui in Kaitaia and Whangarei to seek feedback on new role.

Big Powerball win in Northland.

American driver, 22, due in Kaikohe court tomorrow over fatal accident.

The picking of Northland's multimillion-dollar kiwifruit crop has begun.

The victims, aged 24 and 26, are believed to be from the Kerikeri and Kaeo areas.

Police praise drivers for patience and courtesy on Northland roads over Easter.

One person died and another has serious injuries after a two-car crash near Kerikeri.

Boxing-mad Kiwis on holiday will be up early tomorrow, but not just for chocolate eggs.

Helicopter arrives at stunning Northland course as Obama lines up utu for loss yesterday.

Golf with John Key, luxury lodge feature in Obama's whirlwind visit to North.

Joe Schmidt recalls the Ranfurly Shield when asked for a comparison to the Grand Slam.

Northern Advocate chief reporter Mike Dinsdale chats with a bona fide reggae legend.

The $5m is in addition to $1.7m announced for the Bay of Islands Airport.