Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Ocean swimmers brave chilly race, nurses' strike at Whangārei HospitalThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePensioners' pleas heard: Rates battle ends with compromise from councilThe council put the general rate increase at 9.7%, instead of the proposed 10.7%.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the doorMarsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.23 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years'At what point do we say enough is enough?'22 Jun 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Endless tourist tours are our modern purgatoryApparently elsewhere in Norway there’s a town called simply 'Hell'.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy kiwi deaths on roads highlight a conservation success storyBoth kiwi, a male and female, were wild-hatched. 20 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Three new orthopaedic surgeons for NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumphA new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateShayni in the Sky, film about journey of love and loss set to debut in NZShayni in the Sky tells the tale of Shayni Couch and her late skydiving husband, Micah.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSpeeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove offTwo weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.19 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Sobering' downturn: Bay of Islands cruise bookings nearly halveOnly 47 cruise ships are scheduled for the Bay of Islands next season.19 Jun 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Five-year journey to chronicle maritime history; fishing comp a successThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMatariki events bring art, culture, and celebration to NorthlandNorthland is the perfect place to celebrate Matariki this weekend. 18 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Not good enough': Northland doctors walk out over health system crisisNorthland senior doctors, working among a 19% vacancy rate, want better conditions.18 Jun 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateHopes new Baylys Beach observation tower will aid surf safety, prevent rescues Surf club captain Kyran Gillespie says something fit for purpose is a welcome change.18 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePilot study reveals stormwater inflow causing sewage spills at Parua BayWDC says it is working with Parua Bay residents to fix private stormwater inflow sources.18 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Sandbox Fandom Festival 2025 returns to Whangārei in JulyThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A lot of tears': Concerns over changes to post-mortem examinationsHealth NZ plans for autopsies to remain in Whangārei, with a two-year contract extension.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of methDriver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'17 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKoru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānauThe koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.17 Jun 03:10 AM
Northern Advocate'Too late': Principals critique vaping ban amid school challengesVape suppliers breaching the ban face a fine of up to $400,000.17 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
Northern Advocate'Posed little to no risk': Sand mining company defends operationsThe sandspit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in six years.17 Jun 12:04 AM
Northern AdvocateHot rod round-up to feature nine-year passion project for charityWade Nisbet said the event was an opportunity to share his passion with the community.17 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHorse dies after collision with vehicle on SH12The horse did not survive Sunday night's collision near Kaikohe. 16 Jun 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: The struggles of finding peace in a shared hot poolOne day, a stray ball hit me in the head, interrupting my peaceful soak. Photo / 123rf 16 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shopliftersJudge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.16 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Really sad' - Fully ablaze kitchen damages Tikipunga homeOne person was taken to Whangārei Hospital to be checked over.16 Jun 01:38 AM
Northern Advocate'Major milestone': Coastguard trials new unit in Mangawhai to boost water safetyThe trial runs until April and aims to improve search and rescue coverage.16 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Economic disaster’: $100m threat if Mangawhai sandspit breachesMangawhai sandspit has lost more than 420,000 tonnes of non-replenishing sand.15 Jun 05:00 PM
