Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
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US rugby stars 'hijack' Northland cafe, devour 90 pies in two hours
A local cafe owner is ecstatic after US women rugby players spent more than $1000 on pies.
Descendants of 'Papa Hek' thrilled to be captaining waka hourua
Joelene Busby and Terissa Busby will be the first wāhine Māori to captain the waka hourua.
Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised
A 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.
NZTA under fire: Motorist crashes on closed highway, trapped for 15 hours
Police are investigating after a woman crashed her car in a sealed-off section of highway.
'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leaders
Vandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.
Aquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to Rāwhiti
Bay of Islands to stand in for Hawaii in new series starring, and co-written by, Momoa.
'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.
'Everyone should do it': Give four-day working week a go, business owner urges
Pressure ramps up for businesses to trial a four-day working week.
EPIRB sales up as Enchanter documentary highlights tragedy
Technological advances have made the beacons smaller and much more accurate.
Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games
Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.
What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?
A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.
'I freak out every time I hear a vehicle': Kāinga Ora slammed for poor vetting of tenant
Kāinga Ora won't consult neighbours prior to its new tenants moving into state houses.
Community supports family after child's death falling from tree
A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.
'It was very scary' Brothers flee burning yacht in the nick of time
Brothers use dinghy to get to shore after their boat catches fire in the Bay of Islands.
House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival
Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.
Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances
Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.
Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times
Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.
Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest
DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki
Legal battle brewing: Luxury resort heads to High Court over coffee plantation
Carrington Resort takes man to court over plans to establish a coffee plantation.
Frustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard door
A judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.
Teenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stop
The 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.
Farmers call for action after livestock killed by roaming dogs
Far North farmers want action taken after roaming dogs killed dozens of their livestock.
Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder
The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.
How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English
Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.
A grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign language
Eddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.
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
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.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
Roads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damage
Politicians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy
Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.