Northern Advocate'It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from': Mayor's message ahead of graduation'You can do anything you make up your mind to do and bring that home to your people.'16 Apr 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNZME snares 22 Voyager Media Award nominationsGlitzy prizegiving event to be held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s Viaduct on May 24.16 Apr 06:27 AM
Northern AdvocateFast track approvals bill a 'beast that needs to be slowed down': conservation board chairNorthland's Conservation Board is concerned about proposed fast track legislation16 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily mourn loving father of 14 who died in Whangārei Heads water incidentShelford Hawira died after suffering a heart attack and falling into the water on Sunday.16 Apr 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cutWork being done to install a fence post caused the outage.16 Apr 02:52 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for othersAn 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.16 Apr 02:36 AM
Northern AdvocateFears for winter as council says no to homeless shelter proposal at former old boys' siteKids as young as 6, elderly, people with cancer, are our homeless, activist says.16 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on roadNews snippets from the Far North16 Apr 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateHe did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."15 Apr 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses closeFive shops in Whangārei CBD are closing down due to rising costs and less customers.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fire season shift in Northland; police release more details about Whangārei Heads deathThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland school librarian getting books back in kids' handsWhat once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.15 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOPINION: Stag do plans cause anxietyThe Pages have a wedding to celebrate - and a stag do to fear.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in AucklandThe title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLeela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefulsThe Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePet food charity teams up with Kaitāia foodbankPaws of Hope expands into Kaitāia.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consentsNorthland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lessonThe man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.15 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia and surrounds focus for radio show crewMore FM Northland Breakfast show in Kaitāia15 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOpposition to proposed Kaipara waste to energy plant in growsOpponents are angry and say such a plant should not be built anywhere.15 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew date last chance for Waipu Highland Games to gain volunteersThe traditional date for more than 150 years has been changed to get more volunteers.14 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hearRough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch14 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSubmissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince CocurulloMayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on SundayThe person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.14 Apr 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateGovt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in NorthlandThe first are expected to be up and running by next year.14 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorth Hokianga trust looks beyond forestry to a range of kaupapaRoughly 1800 hectares of land is now fully owned by the North Hokianga hapu-owned trust13 Apr 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: When you try to fix something which in turn causes another problemOPINION: Why district health nurses are some of the unsung heroes of our health system.12 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Dargaville Police Station reopens; local band and music shop create vinyl albumThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Oldest man on the planet tells it like it isOPINION: John Tinniswood, of Stockport in England, is now the oldest man on Earth.12 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe story of survival behind a wooden heart stolen from the roadsideThe stolen heart not only symbolises Kayla's birth but also her fight for survival.12 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGetting back into the kitchen - Carolyn HansenIt's time to reverse the dangerous trend of unhealthy eating.12 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur treasures: Fish display highlights Kiwi North’s underwater worldKiwi North’s Life and Tides marine exhibition displays array of underwater features.12 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncillors vote 9 to 1 to seek delay in adding fluoride to Far North water supplyAnti-fluoride campaigners say the vote was “a good start”.12 Apr 03:33 AM