Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Warning for dog owners The latest news bites from around the region.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible tourism offers untapped potentialOPINION: The cruise ship industry realised all this yonks ago.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCampground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying familyA woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The simple black-and-white photo evokes powerful nostalgiaThe photo is a sermon on the passage of time.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclistPolice have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.31 Jan 03:07 AM
Northern Advocate‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghyThe injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.31 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDelays expected following serious crash in NorthlandDetours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.31 Jan 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateMea Motu hospitalised upon return to NZ after world title fightMotu was back in NZ on Tuesday after travelling to the UK for a world title unification.31 Jan 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocateSpecial affinity with horses: Northland ‘horse whisperer’ to compete in Special Olympics eventAlex Goldsack will compete in Christchurch from December 10 to 14.30 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs riseParents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Succumbing to foul play’: Police launch homicide investigation into motorcyclist’s deathPolice believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.30 Jan 12:50 AM
Northern AdvocateRāhui in place following Northland motorcyclist deathPolice are investigating after the motorcyclist was found dead in a creek yesterday.30 Jan 12:31 AM
Northern AdvocateCharges laid over fatal hit-and-run in ŌkaihauA 19-year-old man died from his injuries late on Tuesday night. 29 Jan 10:04 PM
Northern Advocate'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Archaeological dig reveals Māori history near Butler PointThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.29 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concernsSpeed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe community mission to protect Northland’s iconic surf beach dunes Native dune plants thrive in constant movement.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi found dead in Northland DoC trapA woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSummer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plantsThousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.Watch29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNo hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom KellnerFlying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title29 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateName revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.29 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglaryThe 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.29 Jan 01:47 AM
Northern AdvocateThe 38 roads where speed limits will be increasedThe changes will take effect by July 1.29 Jan 12:51 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in NorthlandAn investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.29 Jan 12:08 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025Northland educators remain dedicated amid upheavals.28 Jan 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raisedNew snippets from the Far North28 Jan 11:19 PM
Northern AdvocateMotorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigatingThe road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.28 Jan 10:06 PM
Northern AdvocateMangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopeningDespite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm28 Jan 07:35 PM
Northern Advocate'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trailThe dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.28 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – councilAfter two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.28 Jan 05:35 AM
Northern Advocate‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornadoResidents praised the community's strong support and spirit.28 Jan 04:21 AM
Northern Advocate'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand miningProtesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.28 Jan 12:24 AM
Northern AdvocateOne dead in SH1 crash near WellsfordNorthbound traffic is diverted through School Rd; southbound via Bosher Rd.27 Jan 10:44 PM
