Northern AdvocateCourses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safetyWomen are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green lightThe seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busyPolice incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.08 Sep 02:21 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in MangawhaiFour Wood Street businesses were impacted by the attacks.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Like a scene from The Purge’: Residents stunned after multiple businesses violently targeted in overnight burglariesSupermarket, petrol station, liquor store and book shop hit.31 Aug 04:53 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'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under sevenWhangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuildsNorthland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.30 Jul 08:30 PM
Northern AdvocateWinter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climbFour drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.29 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surferStephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.25 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closesThe sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateZonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes outWhangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRacing industry in Northland in good health as new report finds it brings in $16.4m annuallyNew report sheds light on value of Northland's racing industry28 May 08:17 PM
Northern AdvocateNo symptoms: Northlander urges others to do bowel screening testBritta Conrad took the bowel screening test despite not having symptoms. She had cancer.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSecondary school in Mangawhai in a 'good position' to open next yearEnrolments are steadily coming in and classrooms are getting built.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks upRegional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.24 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in GazaFar North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.22 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFinal farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' GoingOne of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWho’s doing the checks? Roading expert angry logging trucks allowed on Brynderwyns detourMonths into the Brynderwyns closure, why are some trucks allowed on a banned detour?12 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest effortsViki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards29 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWe let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detourTruck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.18 Apr 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateThey shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour routeNZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.11 Apr 03:58 AM
Northern AdvocateTruckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour routeCove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.10 Apr 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateDanger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.09 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankingsKaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher08 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSurfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuersA reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.03 Apr 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThere's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekendHere are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.27 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePoor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at EasterMangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols23 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBittersweet: Popular restaurants to close after 'tough year''We had to make the decision': Mangawhai eateries close as cost-of-living bites.22 Mar 05:52 PM
Northern Advocate'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce biteThere is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.15 Mar 01:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai high school may be open by early 2025Independent school would cater to students who now travel to access secondary education.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf clubThe lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.25 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recoveryThe 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.22 Feb 11:26 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collisionA local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.19 Feb 01:57 AM
