Northern AdvocatePair on bicycle seriously injured after motorbike hit-and-run in NorthlandPolice said the motorcyclist fled the scene immediately after the crash.20 Dec 06:05 AM
Northern AdvocateRāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beachHapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there19 Dec 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateCourt rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori wardThe district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.19 Dec 01:56 AM
Northern AdvocateNew see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilitiesThe see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.19 Dec 01:14 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: More Christmas light displays brighten WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei council challenges fluoride mandate with High Court threatWDC risks $200,000 fines, seeks deadline extension amid legal battle.18 Dec 05:16 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'18 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailedJudge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'17 Dec 10:17 PM
Northern Advocate'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s familyLance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.17 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robberyPolice have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.17 Dec 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Choosing a fan isn't all it's cracked up to beOPINION: The fear of fans selling out spurred Kevin and Mrs P on. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnightThe fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.15 Dec 05:17 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFestive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood WhangāreiPrizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.15 Dec 04:52 AM
Northern Advocate'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How a chance meeting made a hash of a drug-smuggling friend's lifeOPINION: Chance leads to prison for Sammy, a former schoolmate turned hashish smuggler.13 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandsonGlenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to WhangāreiExit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate$50k reward still stands over letterbox wine killing of Dave DavanThe investigation remains open and will be reviewed in the New Year.13 Dec 02:01 AM
Northern Advocate'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unitThe Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.13 Dec 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generationSam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.12 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Growing ties with India, Te Kopuru fire and moreThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCharity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kidsOranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why NZTA's stance on driving simulators misses the markDriving simulators help learner drivers' experiences and reactions to driving conditions.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Road Safety Trust wins at Whangārei A&P showThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAir NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concernsAir NZ cuts flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei, raising concerns over Northland's economy.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing tripRaniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting townTrucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.11 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's greatest rugby players immortalisedThe Northland Rugby Union is auctioning 30 framed jerseys to celebrate 100 years of rugby.11 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas cheer: Whangārei Lions Club's toy appeal helps families'No kid should go without a toy at Christmas,' says Lions Club's Hugh Deverell.10 Dec 01:19 AM