Freshwater advocate receives special medal
“It’s nice to get recognition, and vindication ...", says Mike Joy.
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Grab yourself some unique gifts from local crafters
People always have a good chuckle at the saying on the signs.
'Incredibly rare': Northland man finds two dead sharks on morning walk
A man came across two dead sharks on Uretiti Beach during a walk this morning.
Counterfeit cash being used across the Waikato
Seven locations in the Waikato have received counterfeit notes in the last two months.
Deadly Instagram-famed waterfall reopens to public after access safety upgrade
Plans to restore full access to the falls were abandoned earlier this year.
Ruataniwha dam saga: Does a change of government offer another glimmer of hope?
One of the region's new electorate MPs could be key to the revival of dam concept.
Police seek witnesses to Hūkerenui fatal crash
The November 30 crash claimed the lives of two teenagers.
Chefs go green
Restaurant has an in-house chef competition to promote our status as avocado capital.
Protesters slam 'racist rhetoric' of new government policies
Iwi leader says demonstration in Whanganui will be 'the first of many'.
Punched, elbowed: Police used 'unjustified and excessive' force in unlawful arrest
Independent Police Conduct Authority releases report on 2021 arrest in Rotorua.
"Proud to be Māori" was the mantra of one of the youngest protesters among 600 at the Whangārei hīkoi
The Whangārei hikoi was full of passion for mokopuna.
Letters to the editor: Te reo is how we can give Māori their mana back
OPINION: Enhancing mana solves our social problems - reviving te reo is a way to do that.
'We’ve already got laws in place': Couple argue beach traffic can be safe
A total ban - or better policing of driving on coast?
Napier wool testing robot
A robot, or 'co-bot' used for collaboratively working with humans, has been designed for testing wool at NZ Wool Testing Authority in Napier. Video Warren Buckland
Dame Susan Devoy provides an entertaining racket off the court too
Dame Susan shows her humorous side as a guest speaker.
‘Lean on a gate, talk to a mate’ hits the States
'It doesn’t matter what country you live in, it’s just how you deal with it and get help.'
Hikoi mo Te Tiriti O Waitangi, Whangarei
Protesters join the hikoi in Whangārei. Video / Northern Advocate
Magical bridge sets the benchmark for playgrounds in New Zealand
The Magical Bridge Playground has something for everyone.
Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
Te Pāti Māori says protests planned today are 'just the start' - taking aim at new Govt.
Fi Greig's culinary journey redefines local dining
Fi Greig has been involved in the culinary scene for about 17 years.
Protesters gather across Waikato: SH1 Expressway blocked
Protesters “here standing in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi”.
Builder charged after letting people live in implement shed - again
He claimed it was just a 'smoko room' but later admitted charging a mum and kids rent.
Frank Golder's golden surveying years: The 80-year-old drone, laser and infrared expert
The land surveyor once worked with totara pegs he carved himself. It's different now.
Three-car crash on Maungatapu Bridge, Tauranga, as traffic avoids protest
The crash happened on an alternative route for those trying to avoid protest on SH2.
'Marathon, not a sprint': Kahungunu wants mobilisation against Government policies
Almost 300 people turned up to hear a rallying cry for a protest 'marathon'.
Live: More than 1000 people march in Rotorua protesting 'anti-Māori' policies
Te Pati Māori call it an 'assault on tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.
Hot property: Overseas buyers fly in to view 'highly desirable' Whangārei Heads home
Potential buyers choppered in to the semi-remote area to view the stunning home.
Hey, you! Get onto my land! Faroese use Viking era law to cash in on tourism
How to make the most of a tourism boom - pay-to-access nature.
Live: More than 1000 people march in Tauranga protesting 'anti-Māori' policies
Te Pāti Māori call it an “assault on tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi”.
'Devastated': School mourns former student killed in crash
Corey-Leigh Tobin was a hostel student for just under two terms in Rotorua.
The Gabrielle grinch couldn't steal Christmas at the Park
Mud and slime drenched Christmas at the Park's gear. A $20,000 rescue job ensued.
Golf clubs to goggles: Paralympic hopes for athlete who came back from the dead
If there’s anyone who knows about not giving up it’s Hawke’s Bay man Guy Harrison.
Grandmother takes a stand against smokefree repeals to protect future generations
Helen James does not want her young grandchildren to have the choice of smoking.
Waikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costings
The $380m project has raised questions over cost, staffing and the funding process.