Northern Advocate11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTecNorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.16 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Surreal’: Community shaken by two Northland homicidesTwo people died within 12 hours of each other after separate homicides in Northland.16 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: McKay to continue its stadium naming rights sponsorshipThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: The wasp encounter did nothing to ease my phobiaThe pain from the stings seemed to increase every minute.14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionScott McKenzie: Time to rethink our food systemOPINION: Smart adaptation and learning from each other is crucial.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateScrub fire contained at Brynderwyns, motorists asked to avoid areaEmergency services are attending the blaze beside the road.14 Mar 03:55 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandEmergency services responded about 8.45am to reports of a person hit by a vehicle.13 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipseNorthlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.13 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laidA 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.12 Mar 10:58 PM
Northern AdvocateSlight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuiltState Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.12 Mar 10:20 PM
Northern AdvocateRāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindleEight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.12 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland uni student one of eight scholarship recipientsTe Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student12 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Graduates on the moveThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaTwo Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.11 Mar 10:14 PM
Northern AdvocateCommuters face delays in Whangārei after crashPolice were notified of the crash at 8.12am on Wednesday.11 Mar 09:23 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Business ideas competition is back The latest news bites from around the region.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMachete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapesPolice were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.10 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ballMrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.10 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around NorthlandFiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy10 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Our district is one of New Zealand’s best kept secretsIt's time to start talking about how great Whangārei and Northland are.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull winElla Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.07 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Stoat trapping is crucial to saving NZ’s native birdsWithout stoat control, 94% of kiwi chicks don’t survive to adulthood.07 Mar 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month onMore than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFive helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blazeEarly indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.07 Mar 02:56 AM
Northern AdvocateHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eatsThe festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.06 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateChild dies after incident on driveway in Far North Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.05 Mar 11:49 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
