PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Health and safety - the two most dangerous words in the modern lexiconHow a tale of troublesome tipple proves a point about autonomy.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Rāhui for missing kayaker lifted; trio arrested after overnight burglaryThe latest news bites from around the region.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow safe is your job? Where the economic challenges will biteEmployment numbers up in Northland but tough times ahead for some businesses19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFlooding hits Ahipara as Civil Defence lifts tsunami adviceThe quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands this afternoon.19 May 10:04 AM
Northern Advocate'Worst seaweed pest' found in Bay of Islands days after council sounds alarmThe “foot and mouth” of marine seaweed pests was discovered on a Rāwhiti beach.19 May 06:51 AM
Northern AdvocateRoyal Navy sailors return to Ngāwhā after 180 yearsGroup from HMS Spey first to visit graves of British dead from 1845 battle of Ōhaeawai.19 May 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate‘They’re good fellas’: Boaties at centre of life-saving rescue drama thank Northland helicopter crewSkipper urges other boaties to be prepared with the right gear, training and communication19 May 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate'It's about being an upstander': Pink Shirt Day celebrated in WhangāreiSchools across the region spread awareness for anti-bullying by dressing in pink attire.19 May 02:59 AM
Northern AdvocateWorkSafe prohibits high-risk school trips after Abbey Caves deathWorkSafe has issued two notices to the high school as it undergoes investigation.19 May 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Terrible' dog pound euthanasia rates under fireAnimal group raises concerns but experts urge caution when rehoming.19 May 01:46 AM
Northern Advocate'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crashThe ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.19 May 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateHarshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards finalWhangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards18 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trialsNorthland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools18 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally playedJanice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.18 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023 report card: Do the Govt's financial commitments meet the grade?Four themes dominate this year's Budget - the cost of living among them.18 May 06:16 AM
Northern AdvocateFunding to tackle family, sexual violence “brilliant” but system needs to changeInitiatives aim to support kids and ease victims’ trauma from going through court system.18 May 05:42 AM
Northern AdvocateMore funding for frontline cops, but programme to tackle repeat child offenders bypassedBudget commits an extra $50.8m to maintain frontline police numbers.18 May 05:35 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stressFunding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.18 May 05:23 AM
Northern AdvocateRuakākā children's deaths: Police took nearly an hour to dispatch staffPolice shared further details after their response time raised questions.18 May 04:40 AM
Northern AdvocateCost of living crunch or 'no ideas' - Budget 2023 breakdownKids (and their parents) are the big winners with childcare subsidy, public transport.18 May 04:25 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023: $160m to gaming sector, rebate for video game developersThe sector contributed $7 billion towards New Zealand’s GDP in 2021.18 May 02:40 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023 breakdown: Massive EV charging expansion among climate change initiativesNew climate-focused initiatives include expanding the electric vehicle charging network.18 May 02:32 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023: Massive boost for Te Matatini kapa haka festivalTe Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.18 May 02:29 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructureIt follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.18 May 02:27 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023: What’s in it for youFree medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.18 May 02:22 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023: Primary care eyed as solution to hospital pressure as winter approachesAlso referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.18 May 02:18 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023: Govt to build 3000 more public homes by mid-2025A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.18 May 02:16 AM
Northern AdvocateShow us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plansBigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.18 May 02:04 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat's in it for you - the Budget highlights at a glanceBamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.18 May 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hoursThe worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.18 May 12:43 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangarei Boys' High School and LSA in dispute over employment mattersUnjustified disadvantage grievance challenged.17 May 11:57 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad Safety Week 2023: We can't blame crashes on road conditions, says driver trainerGerry O'Connell has spent more than a decade trying to make our roads safer.17 May 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateLighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damageThe road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.17 May 05:00 PM
