Northern Advocate'Make a huge difference': Principals praise KidsCan supportKidsCan supports 1100 schools, helping with food, shoes, and jackets.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei laybyPolice have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.01 Feb 11:13 PM
Northern Advocate‘Bloody horrific’: Worm pest gains stronghold in Northland'It is a definite threat and concern'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLayby slaying: Motorcyclist shot and body abandoned in creek; police seek footagePolice believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.31 Jan 10:47 PM
Northern AdvocateStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Warning for dog owners The latest news bites from around the region.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible tourism offers untapped potentialOPINION: The cruise ship industry realised all this yonks ago.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCampground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying familyA woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The simple black-and-white photo evokes powerful nostalgiaThe photo is a sermon on the passage of time.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs riseParents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Succumbing to foul play’: Police launch homicide investigation into motorcyclist’s deathPolice believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.30 Jan 12:50 AM
Northern Advocate'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
Northern AdvocateRoads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concernsSpeed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe community mission to protect Northland’s iconic surf beach dunes Native dune plants thrive in constant movement.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNo hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom KellnerFlying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title29 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglaryThe 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.29 Jan 01:47 AM
Northern AdvocateMotorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigatingThe road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.28 Jan 10:06 PM
Northern AdvocateMangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopeningDespite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm28 Jan 07:35 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – councilAfter two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.28 Jan 05:35 AM
Northern Advocate‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornadoResidents praised the community's strong support and spirit.28 Jan 04:21 AM
Northern Advocate'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand miningProtesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.28 Jan 12:24 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wantedNews snippets from the Far North.27 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fundFar North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.27 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTrust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.26 Jan 10:22 PM
OpinionFuture-proofing our roads: The strategy behind timely resealsSummer is the optimal time for roadwork due weather conditions.26 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-runDamon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.25 Jan 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMooring piracy rampant during windy summer – HarbourmasterMooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.25 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining planAllowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.25 Jan 02:52 AM
Northern Advocate‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.24 Jan 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Rates rise as councils prioritise poetic pursuitsThe council hired a poet, adding his work to the latest rates demand.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad to justice: High-profile trials set for 2025 at Whangārei courtsThree high-profile murder trials set for 2025 in Whangārei, starting with Perkinson case.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland farmers see golden tourism opportunityThe Northland farming couple turning fields into gold24 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRead the winning entries from NZSA Northland’s open short story competition Annual writing contest attracted 47 entries this year.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCracking success for Northland peanut trialsThe three-year trial means Northland is one step closer to establishing an industry.24 Jan 04:00 PM
