Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder
The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.
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How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English
Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.
A grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign language
Eddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.
Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
Roads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damage
Politicians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy
Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.
Two badly hurt in two-car crash at Taipa
The two-car crash happened just after 7pm tonight in Taipa, Northland.
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.
Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent
Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.
Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power
Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers
When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.
'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision
Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.
Live: Storm's fury - hundreds evacuated in Nelson; 'boulders rolling down the street'
A storm continues to create havoc across New Zealand with more rain to fall.
'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum
A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.
Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies
Asked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.
TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ
Taitokerau supporters double down on calls to scrap outdated NZRL zoning system.
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
'While they twiddle their thumbs ...injuries will occur': Locals call for reduced speed limit
Dropping speed limit quickest and cheapest way to cut crashes and save lives, locals say.
Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Access to ancestral land essential to cultural identity: Māori Land Court judge
Judge says Far North case highlights land as an important ancestral treasure for Māori.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.