Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play areaNews snippets from the Far North.14 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration14 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePrestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalistsFive Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award14 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council's demise feared amid water reformsKaipara mayor fears council's end under new water reform plans.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Hospital gowns, undies and a thwarted car thief OPINION: I scared off a car thief while standing on crutches in my new undies.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'In the firing line': Northland braces for severe gales and heavy rainHeavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.14 Apr 02:32 AM
Northern AdvocateFood Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support neededNorthland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.14 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHomicide investigation launched after man's body found in vehiclePolice believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.13 Apr 08:28 PM
Northern Advocate‘Wrongheaded and reckless': Lawyer tried to act as her own secret witnessLynette O'Boyle's secret witness turned out to be herself. 13 Apr 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrandmother's relentless mission to help Kaikohe children succeedRachel Velden, 87, volunteers at Kaikohe West School, aiding struggling kids.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarketThe project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.13 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Have your say on key Whangārei initiativesOPINION: Consultations close May 2; details on the council's Have Your Say page.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCarnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat eventsThe events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.13 Apr 01:07 AM
Northern AdvocateMan found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigatingPolice say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.13 Apr 12:32 AM
Northern AdvocateMum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatmentParata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.12 Apr 07:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts didNow Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.12 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crashDriver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.12 Apr 12:49 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisisNorthlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.11 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New ZealandersOPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew homes open doors for young disabled NorthlandersRest homes used to be the only option for young people with disabilities.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the challenges of getting olderOPINION: 'Don't be 80,' my mother advised; she was 80 herself at the time.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat's on: Your guide to arts and culture events this school breakThere's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.11 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisisPolice Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.11 Apr 12:29 AM
Northern Advocate'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in WhangāreiManaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.10 Apr 10:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuseThe victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.10 Apr 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I don’t sleep when it rains': Couple's flood fears as buyout hopes dashedGary and Kimberlee Whitehead face frequent, severe floods in Pupuke Valley.10 Apr 07:56 PM
Northern Advocate‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC coverThe volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limitsStick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again10 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSchool ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fightPrincipal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.10 Apr 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateLibelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claimsFar North school lunch worker believes food provider Libelle was mismanaged from start.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cullMore than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.10 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national finalTalk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards09 Apr 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under banMost of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply09 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga OraKāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses 09 Apr 06:00 PM
