Articles by Alex Newlove, Northern Advocate
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World
Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory
Friday, 17 May 2024, 2:56PMViolence raged across New Caledonia for the third consecutive day Thursday, hours after France imposed a state of emergency...
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Sport
Blues back 'warrior' Papali’i over Cane to fill All Blacks' No 7 jersey
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 3:48PMBlues coach Vern Cotter has anointed Dalton Papali’i as the man to be the All Blacks’ go-to in the coveted No 7 jersey, over...
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Sport
Wayde Egan reveals why he didn't entertain offers from other clubs and stayed with the Warriors
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:11PMWayde Egan had no thought of entertaining offers from rival NRL clubs, before putting pen to paper to stay in New Zealand...
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Sport
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
Monday, 13 May 2024, 5:47PMFollow the podcast on Former All Blacks...
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Sport
‘I don’t understand’: Webster reacts to controversial call in Warriors’ loss
Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:15PMWarriors coach Andrew Webster has given his verdict on the controversial refereeing decision — or lack thereof — that ultimately...
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Sport
‘So much courage’: Blues blown away by teammate’s cancer comeback
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:14AMThe Blues haven’t held back in their admiration for teammate Cameron Suafoa, who will make his return from receiving treatment...
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Sport
‘Still got a lot to show’: ABs hopeful admits frustration amid Crusaders’ woes
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:14AMCrusaders centre and All Blacks hopeful Levi Aumua has opened up on his frustrations, after an indifferent start to Super...
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Sport
McLaughlin has last laugh, wins Alabama GP after Indycar cheating scandal
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:53AMScott McLaughlin and Team Penske have had the last laugh as the Kiwi claimed victory at IndyCar’s Grand Prix of Alabama. Less...
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Sport
McLaughlin delivers perfect response to cheating scandal with Alabama pole
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 3:11PMKiwi Scott McLaughlin has delivered the perfect response to the IndyCar cheating scandal, and taken pole position for Monday’s...
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Sport
Players, not coach, to blame for Crusaders' woes - captain
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:09PMCrusaders captain Scott Barrett has launched an impassioned defence of coach Rob Penney, and insists fault for his side’s...
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Sport
NRL: Warriors to let Andrew Webster have decisive say over Shaun Johnson's future
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 2:14PMWith James Fisher-Harris’ signature secured, Warriors chief executive Cameron George is prepared to leave the future of Shaun...
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Sport
'He didn't deserve it': All Blacks icon takes aim at NZ Rugby over Foster treatment
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 8:50PMAll Blacks-turned-Wallabies scrum guru Mike Cron did not hold back in his appraisal of New Zealand Rugby over the treatment...
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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
Safety fears as Police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 7:16AMMental Health Minister Matt Doocey says he expects to receive a plan for a new mental health crisis system ‘very soon’. But Alex...
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Sport
Tuivasa-Sheck rules out return to Warriors' fullback jersey
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:38PMRoger Tuivasa-Sheck has categorically dismissed the notion of returning to the Warriors’ No 1 jersey, despite the absence...
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Sport
Black Caps respond after commentators turn on Kiwi batter
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 3:02PMBlack Caps bowler Matt Henry has gone in to bat for teammate Daryl Mitchell, who has come under fire for his post-match comments...
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Politics
Charities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour appointment
Monday, 4 March 2024, 7:27AMAct leader David Seymour has described free school lunches as ‘wasteful’ public spending and argued that the new Government...
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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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Politics
Probe into gaps in government agencies' youth mental health service
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 2:57PMAn inquiry by the Auditor-General into how government agencies support the mental health needs of 12- to 24-year-olds has...
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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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World
Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks
Friday, 5 January 2024, 1:40PMHouthi militants have defied warnings from New Zealand and 13 other governments for an immediate end to attacks on ships...
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National
Northland Rain watch alert for region. High temperatures expected
Friday, 29 December 2023, 12:54PMPeople with plans to travel and meet family and friends to celebrate New Year need to watch out for occasional thunderstorms...
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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...