Northern AdvocateFar North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warnsStaff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.28 Jul 11:35 PM
OpinionShane RetiShane Reti: We’re doing our best for all New ZealandersOPINION: The Government is rebuilding our economy but we have a lot more work to do.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatmentDoctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSchool enrolment schemes: Why they are so popularEnrolment zones are popping up throughout the Northland region.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?26 Jul 08:07 PM
Northern AdvocateWillow-Jean Prime: National must give its boot camps the bootOPINION: They should cut their losses and cancel the boot camps before they begin.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Thw world has glimpsed the future, and its called CrowdStrikeOPINION: The recent global technical outage showed our dependence on electronic systems26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEquine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeysThe tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateParis Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking partFour Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics26 Jul 04:29 AM
Northern Advocate'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shakenThe dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.25 Jul 08:26 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEgg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird fluExperts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTranspower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP saysNorthland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.25 Jul 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateJohn WIlliamson: Good to see a minister on top of his portfolioOPINION: This is no patsy pat on the back.24 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOlympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers diesTributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.23 Jul 07:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCaught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviarA discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.23 Jul 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changesMore than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.23 Jul 04:24 AM
Northern Advocate'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled BrynderwynsThe Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVisionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's futureThe writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkwayNews snippets from the Far North.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateShared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far NorthWork to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.22 Jul 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doorsKaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.22 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under reviewState housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.21 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Celebrating community successOPINION: Whangārei is the most welcoming place in New Zealand, mayor Vince Cocurullo says.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny WIlkinson: Spotlight on Troy RobertsonOPINION: Troy is a person who radiates style and charisma.19 Jul 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMacular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independencePeter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.19 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Despite the clamour of the internet and the universality of the cellphone, there remains a thirst for literatureOPINION: Last weekend Joe Bennett proposed The Best Bits of Shakespeare at an event.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bomb scare at court, thousands of native trees plantedThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAllegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leaderFranko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
Northern Advocate'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community workMaintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.19 Jul 04:00 AM