Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .
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Digger brought in to help in search for clues on missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.
Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe
Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.
Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched
Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.
Diversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn Hills
Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.
Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week
Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.
Fifth homicide in a week: Teen fatally stabbed overnight
The 18-year-old victim's name is Krillan Koni Brown.
Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."
Ardern and Bloomfield speak on level 2 rule breach
Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.
Northland Orca sightings wanted
Northland Orca sightings wanted as one could be entangled in cray pot line
Nat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distance
Images show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.
Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.
Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.
'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.
John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.
Holiday weekend: Crashes cause delays across Auckland motorway network
A motorist is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Mangere Bridge.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
Covid culture casualties: Hopes hongi and handshakes can return when safe
Traditional Kiwi greetings, the hongi and handshake, have been ditched due to Covid-19.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Kiwi folk art up for grabs
Rare sculptures, early colonial pottery, even a Jim Beam 'Hone Heke' decanter at auction.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Northland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book award
News snippets from across the region.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.
SPCA's 'unprecedented' sign ups for skydiving fundraiser
Do you like animals and falling from 13,000 feet? Then this is a golden opportunity.
Police release more photos of man at centre of carjacking
Police release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.
Anarchy or lifesavers? Face-to-face at the Covid roadblocks
Tiny communities with mass graves - the real story behind community roadblocks.
Ngāti Hine spreads aroha with food, hygiene packs
More than 1500 "kete koha" and 1300 hygiene packs have been distributed so far.
$2.5 million meth bust: Second chance for offender
The judges said Uriah Wirihana had showed rehabilitation since his sentencing.
'Haunted for life': Mum of baby girl tells of carjacking nightmare
A mum says watching her car being driven off with her baby in the backseat will haunt her.