Northern Advocate'Incredibly strong': Tribute to Northland youngster after long leukaemia fightFamily, friends and school mourn 'bubbly' Frankie Whitehead, 10, after leukaemia battle. 09 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Balancing beauty and practicality in urban tree managementStreet trees calm traffic but can cause visibility and safety concerns.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Deadline extended for story submissions The latest news bites from around the region.08 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territoryThe Whangārei pair will traverse 1000 miles (1609km) of rugged wilderness in a kayak.08 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSignal concerns: Power, transmission quality issues disrupt Freeview serviceSatellite and streaming services were unaffected by the outage.08 Jul 05:06 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrest three, seize shotgun and rifles following dirt biker disputePolice say an investigation had been underway since June 25. 08 Jul 12:09 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland businesses have 'giant hangover' from Covid lockdowns, inquiry told'We're in a lot of pain', NorthChamber's Tim Robinson tells the Covid-19 inquiry.07 Jul 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Semi-retired life and the quest for dry shoesDespite shoes' sturdiness, fate had other intentions.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: GP becomes professor, toasties tested and new neurodiverse bookThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFamily claims dogs shot, possibly used as bait in alleged fightThe family claims their dog Diesel was covered in bites and appeared traumatised.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Flying’ through the air: Grandfather's call for safer crossings after crashKara Shortland was seriously injured in Raumanga near the Ōtaika Shopping Centre in March.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateArrest made after woman suffers injuries in alleged Whangārei assault An 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a woman approached the police station.06 Jul 02:05 AM
Northern Advocate'Absolutely superb': Northland shines in hosting international rugbyMore than 10,000 fans filled Semenoff Stadium for the match on Saturday.06 Jul 01:53 AM
Northern Advocate'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgradesThe road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.06 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Very cold and shaken': Kayakers found after using phone torch to alert rescuersThe kayakers were found 3km away after drifting in the breeze.05 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Hungarian barman shares fears for future I visited Budapest last in the 1980s when it was under communist rule.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in NorthlandOvercrowding, inadequate bedding, mouldy mattresses put kids at risk of serious illness.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy being physically active is good for student learning – John WansboneOPINION: Movement and physical activity spark more than physical fitness.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVeteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 casesHe began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara confirms 8.3% rates rise, including targeted fee for local museums Kaipara announces new rating level lower than the 8.9% previously signalled.04 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateConsumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concernsConsumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vape retailers caught selling to minorsThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorth warned thunderstorms possible as watch issuedMetService says there is a moderate chance of upgrading the watch to a warning. 03 Jul 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateHow to get the most out of Māori All Blacks v Scotland game dayIt's set to be an action-packed weekend for rugby fans across the motu.02 Jul 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateSnow Tane runs for Kaipara mayor, vows to restore trust and integrityTane, 64, currently leads the Te Rororoa Development Group, active in multiple sectors.02 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawalsNorthlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCityLink service to Ōtangarei street returns after rock-throwing incidentsThe regional council said elderly people were struggling to walk to the nearest stop. 01 Jul 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: The quest for the perfect wedding dress continuesShe has already found three 'perfect' dresses since March.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boostMP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.30 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Aupōuri kaitiaki group honoured for outstanding Northland conservationThe group planted more than 120,000 native plants and installed 16km of fencing.30 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: What have we achieved in three years?The Government approved the four-lane Northland Expressway after prolonged advocacy.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delaysFirefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmersFederated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Innovative trial seeks to fill respite care gap in NorthlandThe Tai Tokerau survey showed a severe shortage of respite options in Northland.27 Jun 05:00 PM
