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
Northern AdvocateNorthland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastationMexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate4-year-old goes one better in winning giant pumpkin contestAbout 90 visitors raised nearly $2000 for the Northland Rescue Helicopter.09 Apr 03:10 AM
Northern AdvocateCountry’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to courtEnvironmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.09 Apr 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAdvocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracksGun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptopTon Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.07 Apr 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap treesNews snippets from the Far North07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trashKaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland junior tennis champions crowned at annual tournamentThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning successThe company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUnrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.07 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateJailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victimNorthland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.07 Apr 04:59 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice inquiring after person found with firearm in ŌakuraPolice received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.07 Apr 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicleThe 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.07 Apr 01:44 AM
Northern AdvocateMan found dead in Whangārei not suspicious, police say The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property on Sunday. 06 Apr 10:12 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after disputePolice were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.06 Apr 09:52 PM
Northern Advocate‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend universityHe received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Film featuring late Eddie Hemara wins at Māoriland Film FestivalThe latest news bites from around the region.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in NorthNgāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.05 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLandlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggleLandlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.04 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultationNorthland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.04 Apr 04:00 PM
