Northern AdvocateNervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical electionsForty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.09 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surpriseHis first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.07 Apr 03:53 AM
Northern Advocate‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend universityHe received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Film featuring late Eddie Hemara wins at Māoriland Film FestivalThe latest news bites from around the region.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLandlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggleLandlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.04 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultationNorthland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Personal mission’: Father battles invasive moth plant in NorthlandVolunteers and groups like Stamp work to control the moth plant’s spread.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homesSome people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.04 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal elections: Northland mayors could face in-house rivalsThe elections are set for October 11.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North and Kaipara water projects get more Government funding to expandThe Waitangi River and Kaipara water resilience projects get a further $41m.02 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Field Days 20,000 people turn out to the event near Dargaville. 02 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economyNorthland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.02 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heatMetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.01 Apr 10:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘Transformative’: $41.5m loan expected to help future-proof water supply$17.5m will be used for a 22km pipeline linking Dargaville to the Te Waihekeora Reservoir.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding driversThe latest news bites from around the region.31 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
Northern AdvocateDrone survey reveals massive sand loss from Mangawhai sandspitThe sand loss is equivalent to 26,000 truckloads over six years.30 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book SaleA new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.29 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas. 26 Mar 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRoad workers abused and threatened: ‘We really need to do better as a society’Survey found one in five is thinking about looking for another job because of abuse.25 Mar 11:03 PM
Northern Advocate'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Excessive speeds’: Five teens nabbed after vehicle convoy chaosOne vehicle crashed into a house on River Rd; the driver was caught nearby.24 Mar 10:51 PM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summerCoroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.23 Mar 11:46 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journeyCliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.19 Mar 10:00 PM
