Northern Advocate'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoiHīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.13 Dec 07:15 PM
Northern AdvocateKarakia protest march ‘100% going ahead’, organiser saysOrganiser says karakia compromise a political move aiming to halt protest's momentum.12 Dec 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHot, humid and wet summer expected in NorthlandNorthland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the waterNorthland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdownWhat some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLatest news from Northland's bowls sceneWinners found in Northland Bowls' junior contests08 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara mayor backtracks on karakia banMayor Craig Jepson's shutdown of a Māori ward councillor sparked anger nationwide.07 Dec 08:25 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council welcomes organisers’ peaceful protest pledgeNext week’s protest march in Dargaville triggered by new mayor’s ‘karakia ban’.07 Dec 12:56 AM
Northern AdvocateApplication for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extensionNorthport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation06 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara 's east/west political mix a concern for someA growing Mangawhai presence on Kaipara District Council is altering its balance.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe Northland Jiu Jitsu club fighting mental healthA small academy from Northland made the top 10 at the NZ BJJ National championship.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei Town Basin and Waitangi Treaty Grounds feature on Australian breakfast showAustralia's the Today Show live crosses 14 times from Waitangi and Whangārei.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComedian Pax Assadi finishing national tour in Whangārei - Win tickets!Win tickets to Pax Assadi's Whangārei Handsome Boy comedy show14 Nov 10:04 PM
Northern AdvocateAucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for developmentMore land in the Kaipara is to be rezoned for development.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthpower Electric Power Trust elections open with eight vying for five positionsVoting papers have already been sent out.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate61,000 Northpower customers to get power bill discountsThe company is distributing almost $12.4m back to electricity users.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finalsRugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGet out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekendClimate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Mayor hits out at growing central government impactsNew Kaipara mayor delivers a hard hitting maiden speech at the council's first meeting.26 Oct 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCentral Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel developmentWhangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBritish couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ tripNorthland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.24 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai Cliff Walk and Uretiti Beach Campsite top DoC visitor numbersKaipara hotspots proved to be the country's favourites when it came to walks and camping.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFree Dental Days programme a success in MangawhaiThe Smile NZ Free Dental Days programme has proven a success in Mangawhai.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNew Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costsMayor Craig Jepson wants to simplify council processes and focus on expenditure.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh-voltage transmission lines for above tourist rail trailConcern over the overhead power lines buzzing and swinging in the wind above trail users.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara deputy mayor wants voters to have their say in the local electionsThe final current-term council meeting ended with politicians' valedictory speeches.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFull field for Northland's Ruakākā Races todayTrainer Tony Pike hopes Ruakākā will kickstart his bid for a second Group 1 title.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDelays crossing Brynderwyns south of Whangārei next week while slip repairedSlip on south side of Brynderwyn Hill, south of Whangārei, was caused by recent weather.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrate trial uncovers true scale of Northland's litter to sea problemFull scale of litter to ocean problem in Northland revealed21 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Freshwater Improvement Fund Dune Lakes project educates childrenNorthland dune lake project focuses on region's rare ecosystems.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara's six mayoral candidates on their plans for the districtKaipara District Council mayoral candidates on their plans for the district.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVoting starts in local body elections - what you need to knowIt's time to consider who you would vote for local council.16 Sep 05:00 PM
