Northern Advocate'Really sad' - Fully ablaze kitchen damages Tikipunga homeOne person was taken to Whangārei Hospital to be checked over.16 Jun 01:38 AM
Northern Advocate'Major milestone': Coastguard trials new unit in Mangawhai to boost water safetyThe trial runs until April and aims to improve search and rescue coverage.16 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Warmer, drier': Kiwi homes scheme offers big insulation savingsOver 1200 households in Kaitāia may get insulation discounts.16 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Economic disaster’: $100m threat if Mangawhai sandspit breachesMangawhai sandspit has lost more than 420,000 tonnes of non-replenishing sand.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Volunteers are the heartbeat of our communityNational Volunteer Week runs from June 15 to 21, celebrating community service.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issuesOPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMud and cheers: Whangārei hailed for hosting cross country eventWorld record holder Sam Ruthe finished second in the Senior Boys 6000m race.15 Jun 02:41 AM
Northern Advocate'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward mealsEach week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Our minds work in mysterious waysOpinion: Answers are needed when the head is full of questions.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Foundation for stability': Habitat's Whangārei housing project wins bigThe 22-home Warren Place development was named the best affordable housing project.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Embracing the hot-cold dance of Northland wintersI know that disabled people are agile when it comes to adjusting to the environment.13 Jun 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland police adopt new limits for mental health calloutsNorthland begins phase two of national changes to mental health callouts.13 Jun 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland chaplain leads way to help homeless move from tent to cabinJohn has been living in a tent for nearly three months with his two dogs.13 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNZ Herald Premium subscription special offer: Get the best journalism from here and abroadEvery day we bring you expert reporting and commentary. 13 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDivers remove 130,000 sea urchins to protect marine reserveThe trial aims to protect the Poor Knights Islands’ underwater ecosystems.12 Jun 11:09 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault caseTim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.12 Jun 10:36 PM
Northern AdvocateMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Community clean-up at Tui fire site invites volunteersThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'An honour': Far North cafe's triple victory at national awardsPeekaboo Backyard Eatery won the Supreme Award at the Lion Hospitality Awards.12 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWorld's fastest teen descends on Whangārei for cross country champsSam Ruthe is among the 700 young athletes competing at Whangārei's Barge Park.12 Jun 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestBehind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.12 Jun 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateSecond Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trialThe 80-year-old faces a number of charges.12 Jun 01:10 AM
Northern AdvocateLandlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-lawInvestigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.11 Jun 10:41 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Driver demerit point system needs to be timely to work OPINION: The system aims to reduce repeat offences by targeting high-risk drivers.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland wetland case highlights RMA challenges amid reformsThe Environment Court approved an agreement for wetland remediation.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBay News: Duke of Marlborough wins top boutique hotel award for weddingsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fightMisty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.11 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNot-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's deathThe accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.10 Jun 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy Northland is key in NZ's $17m pasture resilience projectFarmers, scientists, and Māori organisations are collaborating on solutions.10 Jun 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateMan accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi appears in courtDaniel Hepehi was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Hōreke.10 Jun 10:23 PM
Northern Advocate'A long hard-fought dream': Fire destroys vessel but vision remainsEarly on Saturday over 50 people gathered for a blessing ceremony at the site of the fire.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
Northern Advocate'Winterless North' revisited: Snow-like sightings stir memories of snowfallA couple saw white patches on the road near Dargaville over the weekend.10 Jun 04:20 AM
Northern Advocate'It's a total loss': Fire reignites, destroying home and carThe owner stayed in his home days after a fire, but it reignited early on Monday.10 Jun 03:00 AM