TravelKia ora: UrupukapukaThe Bay of Islands' biggest jewel is ideal for a classic Kiwi beach break, writes Elisabeth Easther.08 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTourists not bothered by power cutThousands of tourists arrived in the Bay of Islands this morning on the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to be greeted by storm clouds and the power cut.08 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandHayley Holt to stand for Green PartyEXCLUSIVE: Hayley Holt has confirmed she will stand for the Green Party at next year's general election.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiamond thieves 'knew what to take'Burglars who broke into a jeweller's premise went for the best quality items.16 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandBurglars target best bling in Kerikeri heistThe owners of a Kerikeri jewellery business are reeling after thieves targeted the best bling in the shop. Manufacturing and retail 15 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelAll about WaitangiAlex Braae visits the Treaty Grounds - a perfect spot to soak up a little of our history.08 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandBBQ and beer? Then the fire siren soundedThe final moments of a fire brigade's fishing competition fundraiser were cut short when the call for help went out.05 Nov 07:26 PM
New ZealandParadise lost? Meth, murder in NorthlandAn epidemic of methamphetamine is ripping communities apart - but the fightback has begun.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi musician with 12m Facebook viewsA Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.25 Oct 07:30 AM
TourismWatch: Inside billionaire's luxury NZ padThe country's most exclusive luxury lodge that features 3km of pristine coastline, four private beaches and many intimate coves opens today.24 Oct 05:27 PM
New ZealandA heart-stopping second chance at lifeWhen John Clarke hits the pavement to train for the ASB Marathon and his muscles begin to burn he feels grateful - the pain means he's still here to feel it.21 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed during Save Kiwi MonthSUP191016NADKIWI.JPG The dead kiwi is thought to be one of four that lived on Peter Nash's Puketotara Rd property. PHOTO / SUPPLIED by 19 Oct 07:00 PM
SailingSailing: Coastal Classic ready to exciteA_SW241014NADCLASSIC9037.JPG Defending champion boat Team Vodafone will be back under a new alias. Photo/Stephen Western By Andrew 17 Oct 11:03 PM
TravelWaitangi: When we were youngAt the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.12 Oct 11:00 PM
TourismCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandHui called on next year's Waitangi DayA_MC230814NADPITA3.JPG HOT TOPIC: Pita Paraone has called a hui to discuss next year's Waitangi Day commemorations. PHOTO/MICHAEL 28 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandCustody battle: Dog to have two namesTwo families have reached a custody agreement over the dog - named either Wilson or Bear depending who you asked.28 Sep 06:09 PM
New ZealandTwo dead following Northland crashesTwo Northlanders died in car accidents over the weekend, one of them drowned after the van he was in was swept away by a rain-swollen creek.25 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Stepping outLindy Laird samples the delights of the Bay of Islands.24 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleWin "it!" festival tickets and see DragonA_040815HOSSPLDRAGON1.JPG - please run this pic with the story on page 2 Advocate Sat The "it!" Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival 23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandParade for gold medal yachtiesOlympic gold medal-winners Blair Tuke and Peter Burling will be honoured with a parade through Kerikeri's main street on Friday. The 22 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandTeacher who filmed girls struck offA former teacher who admitted using his phone to film women in a bathroom and teenage girls in a public changing room has had his teaching registration cancelled.10 Aug 02:30 AM
TravelBar/fly: The Duke of Marlborough, RussellIn New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.29 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelSea Spray Suites, PaihiaWinston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.28 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandRough seas toss up whaleA 22-metre long blue whale washed up on a private Far North beach has excited a marine mammal expert but also sparked a health warning as the giant sea creature decomposes.12 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested for burglariesPolice have arrested three young men following a number of burglaries in the Kerikeri region over the past couple of weeks.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Tragic and unnecessary death'The two people who died, Vernon Lawrence-Samuels and Ryan Wikaira, both 23, had been at rugby training before the accident.05 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelPaihia: Bay watchOn the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.29 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty settlement stalled by concernsThe completion of a settlement of major Treaty of Waitangi claims is in the balance after a hui was held to resolve issues over its management.15 May 10:40 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Fancy a holiday, pet?Jane Jeffries discovers the places that say 'yes' to dogs.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPadme home after 16 monthsA Tauranga family has been reunited with their beloved cat 16 months after it went missing.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters lift car off trapped driverFirefighters had to lift a car off a man who was thrown halfway out of the driver's window and trapped under the vehicle when it crashed.07 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Loving dolphins too much'Bottlenose dolphins could disappear from the Bay of Islands if nothing is done to halt a decline apparently caused by too much interaction, a report warns.07 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessInvestment adviser admits to $1.4m fraudA financial adviser with clients in the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty has pleaded guilty in the Tauranga District Court to a $1.4 million fraud.31 Mar 04:00 PM
