Northern AdvocateThe 'perfect storm' behind Northland schools' staffing woesYet another school has been forced to make alternative arrangements amid staff sickness.26 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whaleThe southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.26 Aug 12:19 AM
Northern AdvocateLove Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis starsLove Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars26 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for supportThe family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.25 Aug 11:29 PM
OpinionShane RetiShane Reti: Economy is moving in right direction, creating more scope for business growthOPINION: The OCR cut shows inflation is easing and the Govt’s economic plan is working.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food pricesFruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revivedWhat's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.25 Aug 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes'The range of the country now that doesn’t get hard frost is really huge.'25 Aug 12:18 AM
Northern AdvocatePlease return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'24 Aug 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Can we have our cake and eat it too when it comes to being healthyOPINION: Denial does not work nor does extreme dieting.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Tintype Central comes to townOPINION: Tintype photographs aren't particularly valuable apart from their subject matter.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: The foot - an undervalued, uncomplaining beastOPINION: Like most parts of the body, feet are taken for granted.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpinion: The (eventual) new road is great news for Northland but so much more is neededOPINION: Across the region's three electorates it boasts eight MPs. What are they doing?23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDouble awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough timesHomes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spotPeople have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHave weddings been a victim of the economic downturn?A local wedding planner has noticed weddings have become less frequent and smaller23 Aug 12:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in NapierIt's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.22 Aug 10:46 PM
Northern AdvocateHuge community response: Far North charity recognised for work after Cyclone GabrielleThe Bald Angels charity in Kerikeri has been recognised for their cyclone recovery work.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStudents celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitchNew Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in EnglandKaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposalOne council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFunding cut? Let’s focus on projects and outcomes we can measure - John WilliamsonOPINION: The need to have a legal driver's licence is clear from recent announcements.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCommissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in RuakākāThe service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncils challenge new Māori ward polling lawOver 80% of councils at today's meeting opposed being forced to hold a poll on the wards.21 Aug 06:37 AM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to toxic mouldKawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to the discovery of toxic mould21 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelledUnforseen circumstances see Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned for 2025.21 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff memberA number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted20 Aug 09:03 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling ruleFNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.20 Aug 08:52 PM
Northern Advocate'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalitionPita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.20 Aug 06:30 PM
Northern Advocate'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officersThe ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.20 Aug 01:01 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi service station robbery leaves shop assistant injuredThe offenders assaulted a shop assistant and fled in a Toyota Aqua.19 Aug 09:17 PM
Northern AdvocatePatient faces 14 hour round trip to doctor as Kaitāia’s GP shortage bitesThe Far North town's clinics stopped enrolling new patients years ago.19 Aug 08:02 PM
