Articles by Northern Advocate
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National
Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 12:17pmPolice are investigating after a motorcyclist was found dead in a creek beside Otaika Valley Rd, Whangārei early this morning. Acting...
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Upper North Island
'Queen Elizabeth did the dishes' – $10m island estate that hosted royalty hits market
Monday, 20 January 2025, 12:21pmA 2.5ha estate on Motuarohia Island, once visited by Queen Elizabeth II, is for sale. The property, marketed by Andy Dalton,...
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Sport
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Monday, 13 January 2025, 11:45amEleven days and counting. Far North world boxing champ Mea Motu is leaving this week for her date with destiny and her quest...
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National
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
Friday, 27 December 2024, 4:33pmA man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries has undergone surgery. Police were advised at 10.40pm yesterday...
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Crime
Investigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog dead
Monday, 25 November 2024, 1:25pmA family dog is dead and a person is in hospital after a group of men allegedly forced their way into a Kaipara property...
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National
Global warming intensified Cyclone Gabrielle - Niwa
Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 1:10pmA new Niwa-led study has found climate change increased the amount of total rainfall during Cyclone Gabrielle by 10%. The...
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Crime
Woman arrested after man dies following hospital drop off
Monday, 9 September 2024, 8:31amA woman has been arrested following the death of a man in Kaitāia. Police were called to Kaitāia Hospital about 11.40pm...
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National
Carrington Estate golf resort selling off four luxury homes with $1 reserves
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 3:40pmFour prestige homes owned by Northland’s Carrington Estate golf course and lodge could sell for as little as $4 when they...
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National
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Monday, 1 April 2024, 12:26pmNorthland’s GP services are underfunded, under pressure and in crisis, with some in danger of closing, the leader of the...
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National
Four deaths in two days on Northland's roads, with fatality south of Whangārei on Monday
Monday, 26 February 2024, 3:27pmPolice and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 1, south of Whangārei, with diversions...
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National
Almost all Kaitāia businesses saw anti-social behaviour in last year
Monday, 12 February 2024, 3:13pmThere’s a call for a security patrol of Kaitāia’s streets after a survey showed a whopping 93 per cent of businesses experienced...
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National
Quick action by the public helps foil burglary at sports shop
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 2:16pmQuick action by members of the public is being praised after they helped foil a burglary at a sports store in Whangārei overnight. A...
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National
Ocean Flyer’s future-focused transport seagliders mean gridlock traffic no problem for Northlanders
Friday, 29 December 2023, 10:40amGridlock holiday traffic with queues stretching for kilometres is one reason alternative transport options are needed in...
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National
Lake Ōmāpere: New deal to help save Northland’s largest lake
Thursday, 28 December 2023, 11:48amThe health of Northland’s largest lake - Lake Ōmāpere - has been under threat for decades, but it’s hoped a new agreement...
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National
Rare 'Robinson Crusoe' island in Far North sells for secret sum
Monday, 11 December 2023, 2:11pmA picturesque island in the Far North has sold for an undisclosed sum. Agent John Greenwood from Bayleys would not comment...
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National
Northland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
Monday, 20 November 2023, 4:29pmBy Peter de Graaf of RNZ Far-reaching proposals for protecting Northland’s rivers and lakes could see stock banned from the...
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Politics
Election 2023 live updates, results: Who will win Northland's electorates?
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 8:32pmThe six-week election campaign has come to an end as tonight we find out who has won the race for the Whangārei, Te Tai Tōkerau,...
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National
Fire destroys historic old schoolhouse in the Far North
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 2:27pmThe loss of an historic old school house in the Far North will have a big impact on the community. The old Herekino Schoolhouse,...
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Education
Compulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators say
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 10:40amNorthland education leaders and parents are not convinced moves to make compulsory core teaching requirements for maths,...
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Science
'They've been missing for about 200 years': Giant wētā return to Bay of Islands
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 2:10pmPeter de Graaf of RNZ A gigantic insect absent from New Zealand forests for almost 200 years is making a comeback in the...
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National
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Friday, 11 August 2023, 10:46amThe deaths of 31 kiwi in Northland over the past six months have conservation groups pleading with people to walk dogs on...
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National
Protestors block entrance to Stop Co-Governance meeting
Sunday, 6 August 2023, 4:24pmA controversial Stop Co-Governance meeting in Whangārei has been halted from starting as peaceful protestors block the entrance...
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Crime
Brazen thieves target jeweller in broad daylight
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 4:27pmA jeweller in downtown Whangārei has reportedly been targeted by thieves carrying out a suspected aggravated robbery in broad...
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National
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Monday, 31 July 2023, 1:35pmAn unlikely customer turned up at a hardware chain in Northland, prompting staff to pull out all the ovens and dishwashers...
