Election 2026: Who’s in, who’s out and who’s circling Northland seats
McCallum offered National some stability in the north, after Whangārei MP Dr Shane Reti this month announced his…
Whanganui public transport: Horizons sticks with current bus size for new service
“A Toyota HiAce is a great vehicle for your family, band or church group, but you are sitting…
Influencer Uncle Tics reveals New Zealander of the Year Local Hero Award nomination was rescinded after skit backlash
“That’s not going forward anymore,” Clarke said after Letele asked about the nomination, which the former boxer won…
Karen Ritchie: ‘Mother of K Rd’ honoured for HIV and sex worker advocacy
Ritchie, of Pōkeno and Auckland, held longstanding roles with the New Zealand Aids Foundation (NZAF), Body Positive Inc,…
Tauranga disability advocate buys first accessible home, calls for enforceable standards
A portable shower, for which she received Government funding, was installed at the house, where she lived until…
Advocate for Auckland Steam ’N Dry office worker sacked after 15 days ‘shocked’ at case
Stephens initially offered her a two-week notice period but cut that down to just a couple of days…
New Year’s: Some of the Northern Advocates’ top Northland headlines in 2025
“I thought ‘holy s***.’ It was a massive great white,” he said. “It was a monster.” Hopwood nudged…
Robinson family, who helped pave Whangārei, honoured in Business Hall of Fame
Now, the next generation has taken ownership shares, including Annie and AJ’s sons Cole and Sam Johnston, Tom…
Dementia in Northland: Loving lies help smooth dementia journey
She has a Masters of Science in Advanced Dementia Studies from the United Kingdom’s University of Bradford and…
Dementia in Northland: Stigma still stopping diagnosis, experts warn
“There’s still a fair amount of stigma out there – people don’t want to get dementia or ‘go…
Dementia in Northland: A story of love, heartbreak and resilience
Most days, he forgets basic tasks such as washing the dishes but, on bad days, he can be…
Real Life: Greg Murphy blasts ‘inept’ politicians on road safety ‘failings’
“[But] the drivers are nowhere near. The driving is worse now than what it was back then because…