PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStrength training for real life functionOne of the most basic measures of physical fitness is your functional fitness.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateA cautionary tale about vacuuming - sort ofA trip to a garden centre has Joe Bennett thinking we can't spot dangers ourselves.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads saferLocals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBonny the dog will always be rememberedBonny will always be a part of New Zealand history.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKākā, orca, seals - oh my! What wildlife to look out for this winterA kayaker was treated to an up-close encounter with orca in Ōakura.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateReopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time awaySites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face courtWhangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonLook at who I am, not what I'm wearingOPINION: I took a leaf out of my mother’s book and took the positive angle.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMāori creative tackles ‘struggling artist’ stigma“It’s becoming more and more common for artists to live and provide for themselves.”22 Jun 10:35 PM
Northern AdvocateTrial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years awayNot guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.22 Jun 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMum's warning after man allegedly convinces teen to secretly catch flightThe mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in briefs from NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateŌkaihau mums on a mission to reopen abandoned playcentrePlaycentre closed when the town had few kids. Now there are lots with nowhere to go.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAuckland, Northland to go first in new water reformsThe Government has introduced new legislation to cover revised Three Waters model.22 Jun 07:00 AM
Northern Advocate400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnightHeavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.21 Jun 09:34 PM
Northern AdvocateMan facing more than 100 sex chargesCharges relate to two complainants, one of whom was underage.21 Jun 09:34 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal govt leaders reject idea of council merger, suggested in reviewPossibility of merging councils was recommended as part of a local government overhaul.21 Jun 07:05 PM
Northern AdvocateSPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the townThree weeks after temporary closure, no date set for reopening Kaitāia SPCA21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateConcerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderlyNorthlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia MenzShed expanding on new siteMenzShed Kaitāia has doubled its membership, including two women, since moving.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland: Heavy rain warning, pedestrian criticalThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBreakthrough tech set to make waves in failing treatment plantThe Taipā sewage facility will trial a small electrocoagulation (EC) technology unit.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateYoungsters set sail toward future selvesThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion fundingNews snippets from the Far North.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCheers to the best of brews and finest of foodsNorthland food producers team up with local craft breweries at inaugural festival.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice car crashes into dirt bike on suburban routeThe crash occurred just after 1pm on Jack Street, Ōtangarei.21 Jun 03:38 AM
Northern AdvocateTrans students: How schools should handle pronouns and namesA teacher was struck off after refusing to use a trans student's chosen name and pronouns.21 Jun 03:31 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Boys' High School needs more time for review into education outside the classroomBoys' high had until June 14 to review its education outside the classroom activities.21 Jun 03:03 AM
Northern AdvocateCaulerpa eradication in Bay of Islands could take decade, regional council saysThe NRC push comes despite the lack of international success in caulerpa eradication.21 Jun 12:04 AM
Northern AdvocateSkipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in courtLance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.20 Jun 10:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlightFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.20 Jun 10:52 PM
Northern AdvocateTime traveller from the age of dinosaurs returns to Bay of IslandsWētāpunga, the world’s second-biggest insect species, can weigh as much as a small bird.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFive killings in 10 weeks: Northland deaths stoke fear in the communityThe killing of a young father has people concerned Northland has become unsafe.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman's amazing transformation following life-changing head injurySara Hatherell has been determined to get her life back following a severe concussion.20 Jun 05:00 PM