Northern AdvocateElection 2026: What Northland voters need to know about new rulesElection 2026 timeline explained: Enrolment deadlines and advance voting rules.10 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFive Northland mums on life, love and what Mother’s Day means for themSacrifice, resilience and the messy magic of motherhood.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNorthern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Hot pools tragedy – mother dies in mystery circumstances after night caper at once-famous fun parkA sister's quest for answers after a 41yo left alone – police investigating for coroner.09 May 08:40 AM
Northern AdvocateWhen ‘failure’ is a win: Couple’s storm-hit kayak mission still inspires others09 May 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Why we can't resist a headline about a man inside a crocodile08 May 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland crash costs laid bare as ACC reveals $46m bill and young driver risk08 May 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'One drama after another': Artists stuck in leaky, crime-hit community hall08 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson in serious condition after car crashes into Hātea RiverEmergency services were called to Riverside Drive around 10.30am.08 May 01:16 AM
Northern Advocate‘Bad choices’ driving rising Northland road toll, police warnMore than half of last year’s Northland road deaths involved alcohol.07 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worriedPolice seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry ends07 May 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Bush walk brings healing space for hospice patients and families07 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateScammer alert: Police say fraudster targeting elderly women in cars for cash07 May 12:00 AM
PremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Bay of Islands set to host hardy sailors in iconic solo challenge07 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable condition06 May 10:01 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Bush walk brings healing space for hospice patients and families'It creates a safe place, even while life collapses around them.'07 May 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'She's an example to us all': Volunteer retires after 50 years in dog trialsJoy West, 85, has retired after 50 years running Northland dog trial events.03 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn the Up: Northland rider hits 380km/h to become fastest man on a motorbikePatric Nussbaum hit 380.01km/h on his Suzuki Hayabusa Turbo named Lucy.24 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Clock’s ticking, tanks are filling - Northland drives NZ fuel resilienceWork at Marsden Pt is running up to seven days a week to finish the project by May 31.23 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Hot pools tragedy – mother dies in mystery circumstances after night caper at once-famous fun parkA sister's quest for answers after a 41yo left alone – police investigating for coroner.09 May 08:40 AM
Northern AdvocateWhen ‘failure’ is a win: Couple’s storm-hit kayak mission still inspires othersTheir 'Slow Paddle' raised just over $4500 for Lifeline and Sustainable Coastlines.09 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRural patients face 23% higher death rate, health leader warnsThe warning comes as Hauora Hokianga works to return to surplus after a $2.3m loss.08 May 06:24 PM
PremiumNorthern AdvocateThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worried07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry ends07 May 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Bush walk brings healing space for hospice patients and families07 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable condition06 May 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Hot pools tragedy – mother dies in mystery circumstances after night caper at once-famous fun parkA sister's quest for answers after a 41yo left alone – police investigating for coroner.09 May 08:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Why we can't resist a headline about a man inside a crocodileOPINION: Inside, police found a ring thought to be Batista's, body parts and six shoes.08 May 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worriedPolice seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Bay of Islands set to host hardy sailors in iconic solo challengeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.07 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageComment: Mrs P's big reveal comes as a shockOPINION: Kevin Page's jaw hits the ground with his wife's revelation.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe on Celebrity Treasure Island - and coming out to her mum'The girl from Kaikohe' reflects on the scale of her journey as she returns home.01 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNZ's rising supermarket stars: 10 owners share secrets of the grocery gameThe long road to owning a supermarket: Why these grocers went all in.27 Apr 08:35 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Clock’s ticking, tanks are filling - Northland drives NZ fuel resilienceWork at Marsden Pt is running up to seven days a week to finish the project by May 31.23 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCould Northland be NZ's coffee-growing capital?MPI is investing up to $486,000 into the feasibility of growing coffee in Northland.20 Apr 09:26 PM
Northern AdvocateChannel's 'no comment' on ExxonMobil NZ speculation Channel Infrastructure would not comment on the reported $500m deal.17 Apr 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Why we can't resist a headline about a man inside a crocodileOPINION: Inside, police found a ring thought to be Batista's, body parts and six shoes.08 May 04:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Whangārei could be New Zealand’s most accessible destinationOPINION: A new regional strategy aims to make beaches, parks and events barrier-free.06 May 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageComment: Mrs P's big reveal comes as a shockOPINION: Kevin Page's jaw hits the ground with his wife's revelation.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: From Kāeo to the world - Sky-reading ace targets hang gliding glory in 2027Success at the NZ champs takes Tom Kellner to the world stage in Italy.01 Mar 10:00 PM
SportOne of New Zealand's greatest athletes hangs up black jersey – againThe player won Rugby World Cups in 2017 and 2022 and Olympic gold and silver medals.26 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.19 Feb 11:01 PM
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The CountryOn The Up: Cream of the crop – dairy's best recognisedThe winners prioritise their team's wellbeing, allocating time for their staff to journal.09 May 11:41 PM
The Country'Like a treasure map': New tool points CHB farmers to more profitable cropsIt gives colour-coded ratings using climate, soil, yield and economic data.09 May 06:00 PM
The CountrySoil-first farmer grows thriving Bay bananas on just 5.5haNow semi-retired, Brett Petersen happily gives away the bananas he grows.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Lettuce? In winter? Hear me outOPINION: Kem Ormond is back on the lettuce bandwagon, even suggesting lettuce soup.09 May 05:00 PM
OneRoofRevealed: The 26 suburbs where home owners are 'safe' – and the nine at risk of new price slide OneRoof analysis highlights the danger areas as the market braces for impact of Iran war. 10 May 08:25 AM
OneRoofLodge throws open its mysterious doors: Secretive group sells century-old 'temple'Inside the once-beating hearts of Freemasonry in New Zealand. 10 May 08:20 AM
OneRoofRaising OCR not the answer: Kiwi economist’s warning to Reserve BankKiwibank urges governor to hold off, as other experts say we should take the hit.10 May 08:15 AM
OneRoofContaminated school for sale for $1m-plusRichmond Park closed its doors to students 21 years ago.09 May 08:34 AM
Driven Car GuideWe drive the Lexus RZ with a freaky Knight Rider yoke controller and steer-by-wire10 May 06:05 AM
Driven Car GuideFuel crisis or not, we have warm feelings about our ICE Mazda CX-5 long-termer10 May 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideToyota NZ’s first-ever option pack for the GR Yaris is some extra wings and things10 May 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Bay of Islands set to host hardy sailors in iconic solo challengeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.07 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable conditionA man died at the scene, while another rider is in a stable condition in hospital.06 May 10:01 PM
Northern AdvocateStruggling to make ends meet: Rates squeeze drives retiree from 'forever home'Oromahoe retiree Gail Olliver is selling her 'forever home' as rates hit $5000.06 May 07:31 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Whangārei could be New Zealand’s most accessible destinationOPINION: A new regional strategy aims to make beaches, parks and events barrier-free.06 May 06:44 PM
Property'Gobsmacked': Deceased estate blasts past its RV as buyer throws down some scary bids03 May 08:15 AM
PropertyAre air fryers worth the hype? And will a budget Kmart model perform just as well as a Ninja?01 May 08:07 AM