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'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 ZealandPolice probe second Northland shooting in a weekA 35yo has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and presenting a firearm.20 May 03:35 AM
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
New ZealandManawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns upThe latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.10 May 01:42 AM
CrimeJail term for fleeing driver who shot at police upheldThe High Court has dismissed an attempt by a fleeing driver to reduce his prison sentence.09 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhangārei's Hundertwasser centre's gold cupola almost finishedIntricate work putting $50k of gold leaf on to Hundertwasser cupola.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in NorthlandSecond highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum of teen shoved off wharf flooded with generosityThe teen's mum, Diane Coleman, says she has received messages from people wanting to help.09 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan in Northland court on firearms, violence chargesThe 27yo was granted name suppression until he appears in an Auckland court on May 26.07 May 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShow us your crack Northland: Motorists reveal worst spots for windscreen damageNorthlanders are fed up with forking out for windscreen repairs as roadworks wreak havoc.06 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMen who filmed themselves throwing puppy into harbour later shove teen off wharfThe two men had been filming themselves repeatedly throwing a puppy into the sea.06 May 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland community-led model for Oranga Tamariki shifts power to MāoriOranga Tamariki's Children's Team is transitioning to a community-led model in Northland.05 May 05:00 PM
