New ZealandBowel cancer 'not just old person's disease'"They say we're not in the risk category but it's everywhere," says 37-year-old.31 May 05:11 AM
CrimeFour appear in court on drugs and firearms chargesFour people arrested in police drug operation named in court.30 May 10:12 PM
New Zealand'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North IslandHeavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.30 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 latest: Testing centres closing, no new cases as elimination loomsKiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPhotosJohn Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographerJohn Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.29 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandBusy roads, heavy rain and flood warnings: Warning for holidaymakersNorthland and Coromandel set for the heaviest falls; motorists urged to take care.29 May 06:47 PM
New ZealandHoliday weekend: Crashes cause delays across Auckland motorway networkA motorist is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Mangere Bridge.29 May 06:51 AM
New ZealandDeals aplenty for long weekend domestic travellersQueen's Birthday weekend bargains galore on tourism activities, campervans and hotels.28 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandNorthland gang members arrested in police meth bustFive gang members and associates now face meth or weapons charges.27 May 09:39 AM
KahuCape Reinga roadblock: Iwi sends out invitations to reopening ceremonyThe roadblock to the national tourist attraction has been labelled illegal by several MPs.27 May 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeHow Northland start-ups faced down Covid-19Now is the time to mobilise creativity, community-mindedness, and resourcefulness.26 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with babyMan arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.24 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandShane Jones is getting 'good vibrations' from new National leaderJones says Labour gave NZ First the 'cold shoulder' in terms of a deal in Northland24 May 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCovid culture casualties: Hopes hongi and handshakes can return when safeTraditional Kiwi greetings, the hongi and handshake, have been ditched due to Covid-19.23 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Loggerhead Abby stars on World Turtle DayShe's lost a flipper, but the future's still looking bright for Abby.23 May 12:02 AM
CrimeWoman allows bank account to be used in ticket scamHome detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.22 May 06:00 PM
KahuKiwi folk art up for grabsRare sculptures, early colonial pottery, even a Jim Beam 'Hone Heke' decanter at auction.21 May 02:09 AM
CrimeSpecialist police teams and court could help victims report crimeSurvey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.20 May 06:00 PM
KahuA quarter of Northland kids still at homeAttendance shows south-to-north pattern: 90 per cent in deep south, 75 per cent in north.20 May 06:43 AM
New ZealandNational MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbishNorthland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.20 May 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp to 325 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt HarveyMore than 300 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey's LVL plant in Ruakaka.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals 'pleasantly surprised' by 79% turnoutPrincipals "plesantly surprised" by school turnout of just under 80 per cent.18 May 06:30 AM
CrimeGuns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdownMembers of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.18 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandSchool's back for 82 per cent of kidsAbout 85 per cent of kids are back at school, but some Whangārei parents scared away.18 May 12:42 AM
SportNorthland six-year-old diagnosed with rare conditionNorthland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.15 May 08:00 PM
EnvironmentNorthland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book awardNews snippets from across the region.15 May 06:30 PM
CrimeMan pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of childrenOffending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.15 May 06:00 PM
EducationNatasha Hemara is new head of troubled Northland schoolThe new principal of Kamo High School is from Whangārei and will start in July.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFreeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekendIt's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.15 May 05:00 PM
EducationNatasha Hemara starts in JulyNew principal at troubled Kamo High School to start in July13 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice release more photos of man at centre of carjackingPolice release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.13 May 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsShane Jones teases Northport as Covid 'economic haven'NZ First is still pushing for Northport growth, now citing a Covid-19 "economic haven".10 May 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAnarchy or lifesavers? Face-to-face at the Covid roadblocksTiny communities with mass graves - the real story behind community roadblocks.09 May 05:08 PM
KahuNgāti Hine spreads aroha with food, hygiene packsMore than 1500 "kete koha" and 1300 hygiene packs have been distributed so far.09 May 12:00 AM
