Northern AdvocateNorthland news in briefTwo tourists were found safe after they were reported missing on Whangarei's Whau Valley Dam walking tracks.01 Feb 10:43 PM
Northern AdvocateLake's special life revealed after darkA unique night snorkel at one of Northland's premier spots has uncovered some rare marine life and given a never-before-seen insight 01 Feb 08:58 PM
BDBDNorthern AdvocateSemi-retired Aucklanders bound for Dargaville?Northland Inc is looking at whether there's a market to build a retirement village in Dargaville to lure Aucklanders ready to quit the rat race.31 Jan 05:32 PM
Northern AdvocateBest night ever - after proposal at Nitro CircusTW290117NADNITRO123.JPG ENGAGED: Renee Anderson said it was "the best thing that could ever happen" when her partner Daniel van Leeuwerden 30 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBlaze destroys Dargaville family homeToys, food, vouchers and newly-knitted blankets are just some of the items that have been donated to help a family of six who lost 29 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer principal censured over 'fixation' convictionA_JS240914NADARGH058.JPG: Former Dargaville High School Principal David Bargh has been censured, but allowed to continue teaching.PHOTO/FILE By 27 Jan 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland edges closer to official drought - 'the region needs rain'A_JS270213NADDRY040.JPG: Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy at the Dargaville farm of Malcolm Welsh when a drought was declared 27 Jan 05:30 PM
Northern AdvocatePrincipal lurked in female teacher's yardA principal who stalked a young teacher has been censured by the teacher's body.26 Jan 10:57 PM
Northern AdvocateYouth come together for theatre showTe Puna o Te Matauranga marae has been home for a group of Northland youth who are preparing for a show which follows how young people 24 Jan 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad trip re-enacts 1917 tourA century ago New Zealand was in the grip of World War I, in which 18,500 members of the country's 1.16 million population were killed 23 Jan 08:21 PM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with 10 Northland arsonsA Northland man has been charged with lighting 10 fires in the Kaipara area that have destroyed areas of conservation land and a forest 19 Jan 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBoy's kite shorts overhead powerlinesA kite flown on the end of electric fence tape crashed into 11kV powerlines causing a flash over and blowing out power to a nearby 06 Dec 07:20 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland connection to defeat of All Blacksby Craig Cooper, editor Joe Carbery is a name many Northlanders will recognise. The Dargaville saxophonist (he now lives in Auckland) 07 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi vs predator inspires conservation pathWhen Laurence Sullivan heard the sound of a kiwi followed by the sound of a possum a light-bulb went off and he knew he wanted to 31 Oct 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateFleeing driver pleads guiltyA young man with multiple convictions for failing to stop has admitted leading Whangarei police on a pursuit and reaching speeds of 30 Oct 10:58 PM
Northern AdvocateMum lauds free school lunch packsRachael Beardsall says she and her partner have had to go without to ensure their three children do not starve. So when she heard 19 Oct 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFoy takes medals to her old schoolFor Paralympic double-medallist Emma Foy returning to her old Dargaville primary school with the silver and bronze medals was an awesome 17 Oct 08:30 PM
Northern AdvocatePie hurling 'idiot' arrested after manhuntA man who drove like a "complete idiot" was arrested after a five-hour manhunt during which he tried to ram a police car, and hurled a pie out his window.12 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFree lunch packs handed out to those in needAni Tamaki says while one school lunch might not seem like much, it can mean a lot for those who are struggling to afford food for 12 Oct 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateStink over sewerage system causes pub to closeThe Tangiteroria Tavern is now the pub with no beer after 90 years of serving locals and travellers between Whangarei and Dargaville. Owner 11 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman overwhelmed at response to free school lunch pack initiativeAni Tamaki was in tears as 80 Northland families turned up to receive school lunch packs being handed out in Whangarei for whanau in need.10 Oct 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateSheep mauled in second dog attackDog attacks and kills sheep in Northland04 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTruckies help with arrestTruckies were among members of the public who provided information on the movements of a man who allegedly broke into seven businesses 22 Sep 09:40 PM
Northern AdvocateNot guilty plea in triple fatalityA Dargaville man charged over the deaths of three people in a crash near the town has pleaded not guilty to all charges.21 Sep 11:40 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland man charged over triple fatalityPolice have charged a man in relation to a triple fatality in Northland. A 49-year-old Northland man has been summonsed to appear 22 Aug 10:06 PM
Northern AdvocateAnger as raiders target bowls clubThe thick steal door of the cream-coloured safe was left buckled and bent after thieves smashed their way in and stole cash from the 19 Jul 10:21 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville burglars evade arrestThieves responsible for burglaries of five Dargaville businesses last week are yet to be arrested. However, Dargaville police Senior 07 Jul 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFive burglaries in one nightFive commercial premises were broken into overnight in Dargaville, including a Lotto and Post Shop where a Kiwibank ATM was cleared 30 Jun 08:40 PM
Northern AdvocateBattle to put out plastics factory blazeAbout 60 fire service staff battled a fierce blaze at a Northland plastics factory overnight.11 Nov 05:58 PM