Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
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Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
Māori writers provide frank kōrero about returning home
A look at one of six intriguing writers' chats, soon to be heard at the Upsurge Festival.
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
Māori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.
Northland Taniwha suffer heavy defeat in Christchurch
A high penalty count in the second spell proved costly for Northland.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.
The 'sex workers' who weren't and a blunder that sent region into lockdown; How Hipkins, PM responded
The Prime Minister and Chris Hipkins faced media in Auckland today.
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
Grim funeral costs forcing families to forgo farewells
In loving memory of... Funeral industry experts say more people are choosing cremations.
Carruth House closing due to declining student numbers
Whangarei Boys' High School boarding hostel opened in 1927.
Watch: Man's rage-fuelled rampage at Northland McDonald's
Police are searching for a man who went on a rampage at a drive-thru in Whangārei.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Security staff in high demand as retailers worry over burglaries, ram raids
Demand is increasing for security guards - and so is aggression towards them.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.
Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent
Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.
Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power
Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers
When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.
'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision
Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.
Judge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prison
Judge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.