
Denise Piper
Denise Piper is a seasoned news reporter for the Northern Advocate, specializing in health and business coverage. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, she is dedicated to highlighting important issues and stories that impact her community. She reported on the recent case of a Northland woman diagnosed with a rare strain of cholera, emphasizing the lack of public health risk associated with the case.
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Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Dargaville residents rally to save hospital; Health NZ denies it needs savingDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Whangārei paper road dispute: Hunter, neighbours clash over guns and accessDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
On The Up: Northlander wins NZ hang gliding title for second year in a rowDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Weather-hit Helena Bay businesses close as slip removal starts
Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Radio Lollipop Whangārei calls for new volunteers to cheer hospital kids
Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Dog attack: Runner bitten by dogs weeks before fatal mauling in Kaihu, NorthlandDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Northland mum and ovarian cancer advocate Ruby Smith dies after three-year fight
Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
On The Up: New way of recruiting launched by Whangārei sistersDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Waitangi 2026: Fine weather, calmer mood, expected in Bay of IslandsDenise Piper is a news reporter focusing on health and business.
Northland woman makes history as part of first all-female crew to sail non-stop around the worldDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Weather-hit Ōakura coast in Northland closed to non-residentsDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Northland crashes and quad bike accident renew road-safety pleaPiper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
On The Up: Christmas spirit shines with free meals, hampers and donationsDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Whangārei community’s peace vigil joins global movement for justiceDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
High-profile ED doctor Gary Payinda is Labour’s Whangārei candidateDenise Piper is a news reporter focusing on health and business for the Northern Advocate.
Kaitāia homicide: Community in shock after death of Far North business leader Monty KnightDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Fire damage no setback to carpark expansion at growing Whangārei HospitalDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Northland whānau line up for measles jabs as Moko Van visits rural areasDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Far North Roading wins top honour at Northland Business Excellence AwardsDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera PanioraDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Dementia in Northland: Loving lies help smooth dementia journeyDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
On The Up: New horizons opened for students with intellectual disabilities
Denise Piper is a news reporter focusing on health and business.
Dementia in Northland: Stigma still stopping diagnosis, experts warnDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate.
On The Up: Success in 48Hours competition driving Whangārei film industryDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Dementia in Northland: A story of love, heartbreak and resilienceDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Northland woman jailed for life after murdering cousin in jealous rageDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Prominent Northland leader admits assaulting two women in WhangāreiDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson calls emergency meeting over election complaintDenise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Beach town on Auckland doorstep to get New Zealand-leading eco development
Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business.
Northland leader loses bid to keep name secret in assault case but still can’t be named



































































































