Northern Advocate'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop banMichael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Fast-track Act shuts out community voiceLet’s make a noise that can’t be ignored.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Twenty-one new citizens honoured at MangawhaiThe latest news bites from around the region.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAns Westra exhibition organisers hope to identify people in her photosVisitors are encouraged to help identify people in the photographs.06 May 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
Northern AdvocateCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
Northern Advocate‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boostNews snippets from the Far North.05 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kerikeri Bowling Club marks 75th jubilee despite Cyclone TamThe latest newsbites from around the region.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: The cold snap revives winter traditions in our homeMrs P likes to chase me with her cold hands late at night.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial reviewThe Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.05 May 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track processThe hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.05 May 01:09 AM
LifestyleTypical wedding $87,000, wedding planner saysThe average cost of a wedding has increased over recent years.05 May 12:37 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland welcomes new rescue helicoptersThe air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.05 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.04 May 11:11 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throatThe woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.04 May 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aidSalvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Northland a region ready for growth Vince Cocurullo: There’s a lot of compassion and action up here.04 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculumFinancial literacy will be taught in NZ schools from next year.02 May 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Little Boo's big spirit beats Vatican dreamsAs with all small dogs, Little Boo doesn’t know he is small.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a vanMegyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Finding the balance for our kids playing sportOPINION: The other elephant in the room is sideline behaviour.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSupermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei siteAs Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brainMisty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying chargeArchibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month. 02 May 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateConservation Minister visits Bay of Islands to see caulerpa’s 'catastrophic' impactsTama Potaka said it was worse than he had imagined.02 May 04:33 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to manyNew social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.02 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateArmed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robberyPolice say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle. 01 May 09:46 PM
Northern Advocate'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatmentMerv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.01 May 06:43 PM
Northern Advocate'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neckShe warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.01 May 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisisDr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.01 May 03:15 AM
