Northern Advocate‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilanteJim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.22 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitabilityIn one sense it would be good to know your date of death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy Northland needs smarter investment for growthOPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.21 Feb 02:49 AM
Northern Advocate‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
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 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 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 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
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 AdvocateBotox popularity grows in NorthlandBotox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.13 Feb 04:05 PM
Northern Advocate‘Totally bizarre’: Kiwi woman puzzled by unexpected cholera diagnosis Health officials say the non-toxigenic strain poses no public health risk.12 Feb 11:02 PM
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 AdvocateNews in brief: NZ authors offer mentoring to budding young writersThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 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 AdvocateNews in brief: KiwiRail, Fonterra celebrate Northland rail return after $130m repairsThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: How Whangārei’s waterfront became a jewel in 30 yearsReva opened her restaurant on September 30, 1995, marking the waterfront's revival.09 Feb 05:00 PM
