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'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.
Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence
Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.
Think your car was stolen? Think again
Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.
Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned
A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.
Only 'patches' are left: A deep dive into the state of our scallops
The Advocate investigates the situation we are facing and the chances things will improve.
Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized
A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.
Crack up: Northlander finds rare egg within an egg
The phenomenon is a result of a timing issue with egg-laying.
Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through
MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie
The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.
'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses
Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
'No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum
Oscar McCallion shares his personal story to help others with their mental health journey.
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years
Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf
Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
Traffic back on the move on SH1 after crash north of Auckland
Emergency services responded to a crash near Topuni, south of Kaiwaka.
Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ
Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
Builder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Security will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.
Māori housing 'beyond a crisis': Govt commits $55m to help Tai Tokerau
Iwi and hapū are getting the chance to pilot solutions they have designed for communities.
Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.
One injured in crash, SH1 near Bryderwyn, Kaipara closed
Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to expect delays.
Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei
The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.
Taniwha centre rewarded for a good season with a Super Rugby contract
Another Northland player picks up a Super Rugby contract after a stellar NPC campaign.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales
Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.
Discovery of man's body in Whangārei sparks homicide investigation
Forensic teams are onsite at an Onerahi property.
A summer of roadworks in store to improve Northland's 'poor' roads
The installation of the safety features is part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy.
'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.