Northern AdvocateRegional council specialists to work with marae on flood resilienceMarae from near Cape Reinga in the north to Kaipara’s Naumai in the south are involved.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Unifying us as a country': Matariki becoming a 'marker' of our national identityMatariki public holiday inspires kotahitanga (oneness) and recognition of mātauranga Māori27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat's on: Events range from a manu comp to viewing the Puanga and Matariki starsA guide to what's on and where to look for Puanga/Matariki this year.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until springAfte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.27 Jun 03:16 AM
Northern AdvocateMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Making a visible difference to road safetyOPINION: A study shows older drivers recognise cyclists less often than younger ones.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStill no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20mCosts of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Climate factors blamed for ‘zombie’ fish; investigation into arrestThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compoNew snippets from the Far North.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government pushTwo of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North could be best place to see Matariki stars this weekMatariki star system visible from Far North this week26 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBig slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTANew large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.26 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLooking forward: Northlanders relieved Brynderwyns open after four long monthsState Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns is finally open tonight after four months of detours.26 Jun 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surferStephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.25 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fallInvestigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.25 Jun 10:58 PM
Northern AdvocateHarmonic Resonators are on song for MatarikiThe harmonisers have recorded a song for children to learn the Matariki cluster25 Jun 08:05 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland power outage: NorthChamber says businesses will seek compensationIt's estimated Northland businesses lost between $40 million and $60m during the outage.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNRC cracks down on defiant firelighterA Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protestsBilly-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.25 Jun 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeksWhangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.25 Jun 04:06 AM
Northern Advocate'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robberyHe herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.25 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Moment of stupidity': Honoured citizen pulled rifle on boy racersBut now he has been discharged without conviction for his actions.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateScholarship winner sets eyes on global theatre stageM'lago Morris was one of four students to get a scholarship24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Paddy's Paddock, register your petThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Cleaning job half-bakedComment: Kevin Page has one final job to do before tenants move into the house.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limitsNews snippets from the Far North24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global successDebut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBusinesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cutNorthland businesses want compensation.24 Jun 04:10 AM
Northern AdvocateBig Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteersVolunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week24 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Inconceivable' - nuts removed from pylon caused collapse, power outageNearly the entirety of Northland lost power when a pylon collapsed last Thursday.24 Jun 01:28 AM
Northern AdvocateGarden bird survey: How you can take partPull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.23 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTop Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competitionJayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.23 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEmployment dispute at Northland Fire HQ involves Kaipara's deputy mayorJonathan Larsen refused to take other offers from the station unless they were permanent.23 Jun 05:00 PM
