OpinionJohn Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
Northern Advocate‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crashAt first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.17 Feb 05:07 PM
Northern AdvocateIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Legends of League golf event raises over $10,000 for youth teamsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei fluoridation order sparks backlash from Winston PetersWinston Peters called the fluoridation mandate a 'despotic Soviet-era disgrace'.17 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
Northern Advocate‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Far North water restrictions remain, cyclist who died namedThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’The drug is easily available, but there is help available.14 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Disability reforms could hinder true progressThe consultation focuses on specific proposals, not a blank canvas.14 Feb 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: The enduring charm of handwritten letters in a digital agePosting a letter today is compared to riding a penny-farthing.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to killPolice have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.14 Feb 03:28 AM
Northern AdvocateHow local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like FreedomLocal businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.13 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBotox popularity grows in NorthlandBotox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.13 Feb 04:05 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a Far North teen’s hard work led to global volleyball successKerikeri’s Kaia Derbyshire, 16, will compete in volleyball in Canada and Thailand.13 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Major issue’: 3000-home plan aims to tackle Kerikeri housing crisisPlans include a new school, supermarket, hotel, and a network of walkways and cycle paths.13 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateŌkaihau cyclist killed in alleged hit-and-run named The 19-year-old died on January 28 following what police alleged was a hit-and-run.12 Feb 08:16 PM
Northern Advocate‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessnessOtangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.12 Feb 05:07 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 12,000 oppose 35-year sand mining plan at Bream BayThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCrown to return significant pā site to Far North hapūNgāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.12 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challengeMayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.11 Feb 05:05 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: NZ authors offer mentoring to budding young writersThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateGrace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help outThe appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.10 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKāeo residents mark decade under boil water notice, no end in sightKaeo residents have struggled for years to get answers about the water crisis.10 Feb 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing painsOPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance rideThe petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.10 Feb 02:06 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cutsThere are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.09 Feb 05:16 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: KiwiRail, Fonterra celebrate Northland rail return after $130m repairsThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Feb 05:00 PM
