Northern Advocate6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with murdering ‘beloved mother’ at Whangārei parkThe man is accused of murdering Yvonne Chapman in a daylight shooting.04 Mar 04:18 AM
Northern Advocate'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinionLuxon's ‘Marmite sandwich’ comment sparked widespread criticism.04 Mar 03:25 AM
Northern Advocate‘Means a lot’: Toa’s record-breaking triumph at world manu champsMaara Toa won the Z Manu World Champs adult male division in Auckland.03 Mar 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate20,000 people attend Northland Field DaysHundreds of hours of volunteering went into making it happen. 03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionKevin Page: Mrs P’s unexpected ‘incentive-based contract’ to get me to drink waterI agreed I should drink more than the one glass I struggle with a day.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateProtesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairyHe denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.03 Mar 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateIconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism seasonA group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction. 03 Mar 01:21 AM
Northern Advocate‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in parkOnerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park. 02 Mar 10:21 PM
Northern AdvocateMum’s heartbreak over baby’s suffering, alleges healthcare ignored concernsKruger shared her daughter's suffering to highlight cultural issues in healthcare.02 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s lifeTwo friends saved a tiny kiwi suffering heatstroke on the Tutukākā coast.01 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Disheartening to hear’: Caulerpa spreads to major tourist hotspotCaulerpa has been found at six new locations near Paihia.01 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFuture energy, tourism lead Northland’s economic development planOpportunity sectors are energy, tourism, primary manufacturing and marine manufacturing.01 Mar 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charityA woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.01 Mar 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateExclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortexTina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.28 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Tragic’: Police continue to investigate fatal Onerahi shootingA man remains in a serious condition in hospital as police investigate woman's death.28 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateTahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hubTahi's open day features guided walks and mānuka honey tastings.28 Feb 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: My apples are worth every battle with natureFor the apple is the fundamental fruit, the fruit that’s in the supermarket all year round28 Feb 04:01 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Navigating accessibility challenges on family trip to FijiTravels always have their hiccups and curve balls.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTutus on Tour coming to Northland: Dancers share what life on the road is likeBallet lovers are in for a treat.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailedBob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.28 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateStudents claim man tried to get them into his vehiclePolice and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger28 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWaipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from homeAs the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.28 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Tragic’: Police want witnesses to Whangārei park shooting to come forwardA woman was killed and a man is in hospital in a serious condition after the shooting.28 Feb 01:12 AM
Northern AdvocateWaipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonightThe Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.28 Feb 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFive Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concernsMinistry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.27 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streetsA police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise PiperWatch27 Feb 12:25 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei house fire leaves one person in critical conditionThe fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.26 Feb 10:17 PM
Northern AdvocateFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM