Northern Advocate'It's not just about surviving': Northland businesses on living wage impactBusiness owners urge others to pay the living wage to help staff thrive.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approachWe must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight lossKevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFresh appeal for information in Parakao homicide probe Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9. 19 May 02:44 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice inquiring after 'altercation' in KaitāiaPolice say no one had been located with injuries so far. 19 May 01:13 AM
Opinion Vince Cocurullo: Community input is crucial for Whangārei's futureWe received more than 640 submissions for the Annual Plan this year.18 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Te Kamo Scouts win national recognition for environment clean-up effortsThe group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.18 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovernment announces plan to improve after hours healthcare services for NorthlandersThe announcement comes after recent concerns around a lack of doctors at Kāitāia Hospital.18 May 02:44 AM
Northern AdvocateLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglectResidents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.17 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateA labour of love: Family's green transformation of leaky city buildingThe green Vinery Lane renovation also includes transformation of the nearby carpark.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."16 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challengeIn Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets. 16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Expect a wild ride': Circus cabaret arrives in Kerikeri Haus of Yolo is an unforgettable night out.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMysterious webs blanketing Northland have residents and experts puzzledResidents in Northland report stringy webs drifting through the sky.16 May 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety WeekHe suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.16 May 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It's getting really dire': Hospices struggle with funding crisisNorthland hospices warn they may shut down in two to five years without more funding.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVinery Lane renovationThe Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.15 May 04:56 AM
Northern Advocate'We’re desperate': SPCA's urgent plea for foster homes for puppiesThe Far North SPCA in Kerikeri has taken in 24 abandoned puppies recently.15 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talksNews snippets from the Far North.14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullyingNorthlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of JulyQuarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri High netballers back from Queensland tripTwenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.14 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Ōpua street names honour Arctic explorers from 1845 expeditionThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonOpinion: New proposals aim to streamline driver licence processIt may seem simpler but stricter penalties will be in place.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Property values upThe latest news bites from around the region.14 May 05:00 PM
