OpinionVince Cocurullo: Volunteers are the heartbeat of our communityNational Volunteer Week runs from June 15 to 21, celebrating community service.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMud and cheers: Whangārei hailed for hosting cross country eventWorld record holder Sam Ruthe finished second in the Senior Boys 6000m race.15 Jun 02:41 AM
Northern Advocate'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward mealsEach week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Our minds work in mysterious waysOpinion: Answers are needed when the head is full of questions.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Foundation for stability': Habitat's Whangārei housing project wins bigThe 22-home Warren Place development was named the best affordable housing project.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Embracing the hot-cold dance of Northland wintersI know that disabled people are agile when it comes to adjusting to the environment.13 Jun 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland chaplain leads way to help homeless move from tent to cabinJohn has been living in a tent for nearly three months with his two dogs.13 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Community clean-up at Tui fire site invites volunteersThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWorld's fastest teen descends on Whangārei for cross country champsSam Ruthe is among the 700 young athletes competing at Whangārei's Barge Park.12 Jun 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateSecond Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trialThe 80-year-old faces a number of charges.12 Jun 01:10 AM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Driver demerit point system needs to be timely to work OPINION: The system aims to reduce repeat offences by targeting high-risk drivers.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fightMisty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.11 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNot-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's deathThe accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.10 Jun 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateMan accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi appears in courtDaniel Hepehi was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Hōreke.10 Jun 10:23 PM
Northern Advocate'A long hard-fought dream': Fire destroys vessel but vision remainsEarly on Saturday over 50 people gathered for a blessing ceremony at the site of the fire.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
Northern Advocate'Winterless North' revisited: Snow-like sightings stir memories of snowfallA couple saw white patches on the road near Dargaville over the weekend.10 Jun 04:20 AM
Northern Advocate'It's a total loss': Fire reignites, destroying home and carThe owner stayed in his home days after a fire, but it reignited early on Monday.10 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate73-year-old man charged with Northland murder Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.10 Jun 12:54 AM
Northern Advocate'A lot of rain' - Severe thunderstorm watch in place for NorthlandMetService said peak rates of between 25-40mm per hour were possible.09 Jun 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: SPCA seeks cutest pets for annual calendar competitionThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No excuse': High fines fail to deter misuse of mobility parkingThe fine for parking in disability spaces rose from $150 to $750 last October.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Māori health trust taking urgent action on 'diabetes crisis'About 64% of patients enrolled with Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa have diabetes.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSnow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummetA bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.09 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high pricesThe Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.09 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri's push to be Far North's first bilingual town gains momentumThe move to revitalise te reo Māori includes kapa haka, signage and in future, public art.09 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland farm wins national Māori farming excellence awardWhangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust is running a thriving enterprise and connecting to the land.08 Jun 09:28 PM
Northern Advocate'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' basketsNorthland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I've paid the price': Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to changeJohn Arthur falsely advertised himself as a registered professional.08 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLuxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.07 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kate Donley joins Kerikeri Retirement Village boardThe latest news bites from around the region.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland doctor highlights pay dispute and staffing crisis in EDsDr Gary Payinda says despite the challenges, Northland patients are amazing.06 Jun 05:00 PM
