KahuWhānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fireA Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.30 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMedian house price in Northland rises to $667,000Otangarei community leader worried low-income whānau are moving out as investors pounce.30 May 06:00 PM
KahuChief Justice okays wearing of taonga during court proceedingsNorthland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.30 May 05:00 PM
RugbyOld Boys Marist lead points table after another big winAnother loss for Waipu in an otherwise competitive game.30 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentSnorkelling programme takes out top environmental awardNorthland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.30 May 06:00 AM
Environment'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policyFNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Kids are getting punished for the disability they have'Hui hears accounts of how mainstream education has let down young disabled Kiwis.27 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsHope the situation in Samoa doesn't turn violentNorthland-based Samoans worried political impasse creating factions back home.27 May 05:00 PM
CrimeTrial date set for six facing kidnapping and shooting chargesFive men and a woman appeared at the High Court in Whangārei on Thursday.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person killed, three others injured in truck and car crash near Kaiwaka - SH1 closedMotorists can prepare for delays and diversions following a serious crash in Kaiwaka.27 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandNorthland police name pair found dead after Awarua shootingThe men's families have requested privacy while they grieve their loved ones.27 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandTeacher's lucky escape as tree falls on houseKaitaia teacher has lucky escape as she leaves bed shortly before tree falls on bedroom.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThreats spark AOS callout, manhunt in Horeke areaThe search sparked up again on Tuesday afternoon after a sighting in Utakura Valley.25 May 03:41 AM
New ZealandNorthland dairy farm scene of double tragedy in Awarua shootingA police investigation to the shooting was well under way with more details expected soon.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandThreats made before family home destroyed by fireThe Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.24 May 05:00 PM
RugbyFirst loss for table toppers in South Zone rugby competitionBreakdown was the key to Otamatea's win over Mid Western in heavy underfoot conditions.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'At night time, that's when he can die': Baby's brave battle to survive rare genetic conditionThe 5-month-old is one of about 1200 people worldwide with the life-threatening condition.22 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'They'll die and they'll die young': Cancer sufferer blasts Pharmac funding"I am beyond not happy, devastated, and angry by what Pharmac has received."21 May 05:00 PM
KahuFormer Regional Development Minister's take on the BudgetShane Jones calls for speedier process so money can be doled out quicker for projects.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest women over robbery of elderly residentToday's arrests came off the back of hard work by the police and help from the public.21 May 01:04 AM
New ZealandWoman pleads guilty to robbing 92-year-oldLead offender already in jail after admitting robbery, wounding, using stolen bank cards.20 May 09:24 PM
KahuHousing forum, NorthChamber welcome benefit increaseCalls by community leaders for more clarity around Budget allocation for Northland.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murdering a man at Moerewa to stand trialTeen accused of Northland murder to stand trial19 May 08:30 PM
KahuYouth advocate's dream comes trueThis generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.19 May 05:00 PM
KahuProviding more food options in ŌtangareiA new café and takeaway shop has opened in Otangarei, focussed on healthy kai options.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after woman turns up at hospital with gunshot woundLocals reported seeing armed police, Eagle helicopter near historic mission house.18 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandCold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issuesLate, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonistLocal fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMessage in a bottle connects Northlanders to Greek sea captainNorthlander Ken Ferguson tracks down Greek captain who's message in a bottle he found18 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland councilNorthlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.16 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand$1600 for removing artefacts from Northland's historic Ruapekapeka PaNorthland man's $1600 fine for removing artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pa14 May 01:02 AM
SportInternational Rally of Whangārei roars through the district this weekendFormer WRC driver Hayden Paddon hot favourite for International Rally of Whangārei.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei drive-by shooting: Police want witnesses to come forwardPolice believe the vehicle arson in Kamo was linked to the drive-by shooting.12 May 11:57 PM
New ZealandMan finds message in bottle on Ninety Mile Beach from Greek captainThe bottle is complete with a master mariner's business card. But there's a problem.12 May 03:00 AM
