Northern AdvocateOne dead after pedestrian hit by car in NorthlandThe pedestrian sadly died at the scene.19 Mar 04:44 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman who stabbed victim in the back has her jail term reducedAttacker waited for her victim to return home, then stabbed her in the back.19 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Staggering': Drink driver blows nearly nine times the legal limitThe Auckland woman left the Whangārei address she was staying at after an argument.19 Mar 02:23 AM
Northern Advocate'Frightened the living daylights out of us': Elderly couple's close call on Brynderwyns detour'A fraction later it may have been a head-on crash'. Truck nearly crashes into car.18 Mar 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateDisused school bought on a whim for $125k goes to auction with low reserveThe former Towai School in Hikurangi closed its doors for the last time in 2004.18 Mar 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Much in need of a handSo now here I am tapping away with one hand to bring you a giggle over your cornflakes.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industryAlmost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste18 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's Children's Day event a roaring success with Te RarawaKaitāia's Allen Bell/Parkdale Reserve was abuzz with activity on Children's Day.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - top showjumping return, Kerikeri roadworks and dancing for fundsNews snippets from the Far North.18 Mar 04:00 PM
RoyalsKaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year waitThe Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on recordKaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePlastic-wrapped justice: Timely justice hampered by mouldy courtrooms, shortage of judgesWhich court building needed to be 'wrapped in plastic' due to weather-tight issues?18 Mar 04:33 AM
Northern Advocate‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefightersMore than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.18 Mar 02:54 AM
Northern AdvocateTruck nearly collides head-on with Northland couple on one-lane bridgeAn elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle AdamsWatch18 Mar 02:05 AM
Northern Advocate'An accident waiting to happen': Kerikeri couple tackle parking problemA retired Kerikeri couple want action taken over a long-standing parking issue.17 Mar 11:10 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaNinety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.17 Mar 09:44 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Planning for the future of WhangāreiA key focus for the next 10 to 30 years is ensuring Whangārei is prepared for the future.17 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateQuieter: Brynderwyns closure impacting pull for out-of-town house-hunters'They don’t have to compete with Aucklanders.'17 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAssault that left Whangārei security officer with serious injuries earns home detentionHome detention for assault that left Whangārei court security officer with bad injuries.17 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for lossVictim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebratedIt’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.17 Mar 03:31 AM
Northern Advocate'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two daysFamilies and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.17 Mar 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: I haven’t got a bad back and it will soon get betterOPINION: And the plain fact of the matter is that I’ve got an excellent back.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from Northland - equestrian win, bush rescue and Wild Kiwi multisport event backThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: Like our Irish cousins, we too rise again with resilience and strengthOPINION: In Irish culture, community and solidarity are hugely prized.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationallyRetail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce biteThere is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.15 Mar 01:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in bootThe victim didn't know whether he would live or die.15 Mar 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: See what lurks under the water at night; Wiggles heading to NZThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNinety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prizeKaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza14 Mar 09:14 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads hosting Wild Kiwi multisport raceThe event is set to attract more than 700 competitors to Whangārei Heads this Saturday.14 Mar 08:25 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland councillor hits out at 2.9% rates rise optionConcerns low rates rise option will see the council’s work go backward.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.14 Mar 06:26 AM
