Sandbox Fandom Festival cosplay
The festival was a chance for people to share their love and appreciation for art, games, cosplay, animation, comics, and music.
Open Spaces Preschool wheels day
Wheels Day coincided with Road Safety Week and was marked by a special visit from constable's Pablo Rust and Alana Cameron.
Waipu Easter Carnival
Waipu Easter Carnival is now in its 16th year of running and is one of the last events on the summer calendar.
Northland Fritter Festival 2024
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham captured all the fun and action from the 2024 Northland Fritter Festival, held at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
ArtBeat 2024 at the Whangārei Town Basin
Northland's biggest free interactive art festival drew in a huge crowd keen to get creative.
Toitu te Tiriti hīkoi arrives in Waitangi
About 1000 people have taken part in the hīkoi which is in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Cruise ship
Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.
Ngunguru Gala Day at Whale Tale Park
The random bouts of rain didn't put off gala attendees from participating
Whangārei Christmas Parade
Whangārei Christmas Parade was this year hosted by the local Speedway, who wanted to bring Christmas cheer to the area.
Whangarei family day for charity
Northland's emergency services joining forces to host a family fun day in Whangārei.
Bernina Northland Fashion Awards
The Northland Bernina Fashion Awards featured a range of ages showcasing their creative flair
Labour leader Chris Hipkins hits campaign trail in Northland
The Labour leader visited Kawakawa and Moerewa on Thursday. Photos by Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham
Northland artist Erika Pearce is featured from Cape to Bluff
Tiki Taanes 'Dub Soldier' guitar and Paihia's infamous sea wall mural are among her works
Major prize winners at the Central Northland Science Fair
It was a tricky year for judging with so many incredible entries
A sea of yellow at Tikipunga Primary
Daffodil Day was well and truly represented at Tikipunga Primary School on Friday
Vantage Black Sticks visit Kamo intermediate School
It was a Tuesday like no other for keen hockey players at Kamo Intermediate School who got to meet and learn from their idols - some of whom are ex-pupils.
Waka Ama Whānau Day at Parua Bay, Whangārei Heads
Attendees got a taste of waka ama on Saturday, in celebration of Matariki
Matariki at Kiwi North
Tamariki enjoyed a day learning about two of the stars in the Matariki constellation and riding the trains
Photos around NZ
Underwater photos rise high in competition
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
Demons of speed battle in the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix
Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed
A nation celebrates: Waitangi 2025
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
Mental Health Foundation Pink Shirt Day 2023
Schools across the area participated in Pink Shirt Day on Friday
Anzac Day 2023: Kerikeri dawn service and commemorations
A large crowd gathered at Kerikeri Domain for Anzac Day 2023.
Anzac Day 2023: Whangārei dawn service
Whangārei Anzac Day commemorations in Laurie Hall Park.
Chilltech Beach 2 Basin 2023 draws huge crowd
The annual fun run held in Whangārei has become one of the most popular in Northland.
Bayleys Magic of Summer photo competition highly commended
Judge Michael Cunningham awarded these images as highly commended.
Tutukaka Coast Lions Club hosts the Ngunguru Gala Day
The Ngunguru Gala Day is a long-running event popular with people of all ages.
Jess Olsen of Hello Pickle shaves off her 13-year-old dreads for I am Hope
Jess Olsen has so far raised $5,000 for Mike King's I am Hope.