PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The only immortality worth striving for is creating that which outlives youJoe Bennett reflects on life and the modern digital archiving of information18 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed'This is hard stuff for any person to hear,' Judge Greg Davis on the events at Abbey Caves18 Oct 02:20 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders help survey wetland bird at risk of extinctionHundreds of people have signed up for the first national citizen's-science bittern count.18 Oct 12:22 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing TitlesThe comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.17 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pmAnother blew triple the limit at 9am.17 Oct 01:42 AM
Northern AdvocateFreshwater focus for Northland education eventsAn estimated 25,000-plus students are involved in the programme.16 Oct 10:03 PM
Northern Advocate'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North, the drama on 90 Mile Beach meth bust, up for 7 NZ Television AwardsDrama series on massive Ninety Mile drug up for seven NZ TV awards16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - fireworks, rock and reggae and garden safari upcomingNews snippets from the Far North.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Time to have an intelligent, dispassionate conversation about toll roadsOPINION: Our most famous toll road was the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBig celebration for Awanui Day in Far North townFar North town celebrates big time at annual Awanui Day.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHighest ever ranking for Kaitāia boxing world champion Mea MotuNumber two world ranking for Far North boxing world champion Mea Motu16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCare of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rightsThe type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland oysters feature in Bay of Islands' Oktoberfest X Oysterfest eventGerman-style Oktoberfest and Oysterfest for Bay of Islands this month16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCorner property in central Whangārei generates $170k from six leasesThe Bank and Vine St corner property retuns more than $170,000 a year from its six leases.15 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Urgent': Pharmacists providing healthcare amid rising GP wait timesLocal pharmacists are providing medical care and advice amid long GP wait times15 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Snippets of news from NorthlandPolice thankful for public’s help in catching alleged intoxicated driver.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreakHealth officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.14 Oct 11:14 PM
Northern AdvocatePylon collapse: Upgraded lines and big batteries consideredThis is part of a package of measures agreed with Northland leaders.14 Oct 09:09 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - Pink Ribbon donations wanted, new resort manager and rugby league development roleNews snippets from the Far North.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recoveryACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury14 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to rideBusy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThousands turn out to Whangārei’s second annual maritime festivalThousands descended on the Town Basin for the Maritime Festival14 Oct 04:04 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in OnerahiPolice arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.14 Oct 03:17 AM
Northern AdvocateGulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substanceFour have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.14 Oct 01:50 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity pride: Working bee to clean up town for summer visitorsKaitāia in line for big spring clean to welcome reopening of SH1 over Mangamukas.13 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrim discovery: Horse euthanised after being found with suspected gunshot woundThe injured animal was found by bike riders.13 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Tarara reconnecting with roots on Croatia rugby tripPlayers descended from Dalmatian settlers get a once in a lifetime opportunity13 Oct 08:14 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s cyclone damaged properties in line for buyout and relocationCouncil staff have started working with the affected owners.13 Oct 06:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor: Whangārei faces $800,000 bill for cleaning up vandalism and wasteOpinion: Many are shocked to hear the amount we spend on graffiti and litter control.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Unlock happiness: The power of exercise and healthy eatingOPINION: We need to become aware of us – how we spend and use our energy each day.11 Oct 04:00 PM
