Northern Advocate‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protectionsLocal councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.23 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: The future of car parking in the Whangārei districtOPINION: It's about balancing the demand for parking with the need to manage traffic flow.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFlood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeoverThe thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.23 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocatePlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitabilityIn one sense it would be good to know your date of death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy Northland needs smarter investment for growthOPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneatenComplaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.21 Feb 07:06 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
Northern Advocate‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summerThe centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designerFashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
Northern AdvocateIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Legends of League golf event raises over $10,000 for youth teamsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateE.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottlesAn MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.17 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei fluoridation order sparks backlash from Winston PetersWinston Peters called the fluoridation mandate a 'despotic Soviet-era disgrace'.17 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
Northern Advocate‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Far North water restrictions remain, cyclist who died namedThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM