PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
Northern AdvocateHow local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like FreedomLocal businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.13 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace varietyBananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.09 Feb 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAvocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to courtOil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.19 Jan 11:15 PM
Northern AdvocateGrowing optimism for the 2025 avocado seasonThe avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.15 Jan 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMarsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on marketVineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.05 Jan 09:01 PM
Northern AdvocateCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMatakohe Architecture shares how it uses kaupapa MāoriJade Kake talks to Tom Raynel about how kaupapa Māori influences Matakohe's designs.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFletcher Building inks $45m Marsden Point ex-refinery dealIt's the first customer to sign a deal after the oil refinery shut down.24 Nov 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBanned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 millionThe company employed a lot of immigrant workers as contractors now owed money.12 Nov 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateChannel outlines energy precinct plants for Marsden PointChannel wants to become a landlord and enabler for energy projects at Marsden Point.24 Oct 02:28 AM
Northern AdvocateFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this weekPlans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closureThe presses are rolling again.18 Sep 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvementRosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirst look: Inside Northland oil refinery post-shutdownMarsden Point was once a hive of activity – now it's quiet and pipes are rusted.01 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthport takes its expansion plan to appeal in Environment CourtIndependent commissioners had earlier rejected Northport’s expansion bid.30 Jul 09:08 PM
BusinessGolden Bay cement boat breaks down, Fletcher earnings forecast cut $10m-$30mCement supplies might be needed from other domestic and offshore businesses.28 Jul 09:39 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impactIndependent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.09 Jul 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closerAuckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?08 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoringASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland power outage: NorthChamber says businesses will seek compensationIt's estimated Northland businesses lost between $40 million and $60m during the outage.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
Northern AdvocateCar owners cancel insurance policies as cost of living bitesWith grocery bills soaring and petrol prices hitting hard, drivers are letting it lapse.27 May 03:37 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat even is the Budget? Here's all you need to know - and why it matters to youIt's getting a lot of hype but what even is "The Budget"?04 May 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSay cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophyBelle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.02 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateApril 1 Govt cash boosts: Everything your family can claim from todayThousands will be affected by the financial adjustments.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVeggie mince Vince poised to become core brand in New Zealand supermarketsThe business grew out of Debbie and Nigel Stowe's experiments for their allergic daughter.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSeeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net lossProspects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.27 Feb 10:26 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat to expect from today's unemployment dataNew Labour data expected to paint a mixed picture of employment market.06 Feb 04:01 PM
Northern AdvocateMore than 300 workers needed for Far North kiwifruit seasonFar North kiwifruit harvest needs hundreds of people to fill vital jobs.21 Jan 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom sea to land: The kingfish farm of the futureThe journey to this point has been one of scientific discovery and practical application.31 Oct 08:56 PM