Northern AdvocateDesigning at 8 to graduating fashion course at 17Susie Williams started sewing at 8, now she's graduating with a fashion qualification.22 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateZero waste store pops up on the LoopAisle Blue offers locally made plastic free and practical products.21 Nov 11:30 PM
Northern Advocate50 years serving Kaiwaka as Four Square storePioneers Frank and Ella Jaques established the general store in 1924.21 Nov 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateExcessive focus on Auckland highlightedWaterview's cost benefit is down there with Muldoon's methanol plant.21 Nov 09:15 PM
Northern AdvocateNew facilities target pleasure boat marketThe greater Marsden Point area is currently the focus of a lot of development attention.21 Nov 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRecycling crisis loomingMost recycle materials may be headed for landfills unless an alternative can be found.19 Nov 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJeremy Tauri: Leadership impacts on final resultHow's your self-awareness as an employer, manager or boss? asks Jeremy Tauri.19 Nov 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCall for public consultation on chicken farmCalls for public consultation on the chicken farm plans.17 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTegel hatches plan for chicken farmTegel is planning a broiler chicken farm just outside Dargaville16 Nov 05:31 PM
Northern AdvocateBees wax business all the buzz across NZBee Kind struggles to meet demand for bees wax based polishing products and balms.14 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNationwide transport firm helps kids stay 'sun smart'Request to Mainfreight brings welcome donation from nationwide freight trucking firm.14 Nov 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateMilk tanker loan to boost driver training in NorthFonterra hopes the truck will give young people a springboard into a new career.14 Nov 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWayne Brown: Here's what I think the three ministers should doIt is refreshing to have a government that seems to want to actually govern, says Brown.14 Nov 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWork begins on power station expansionGeothermal power project could make the Far North self-sufficient in electricity12 Nov 07:26 PM
Northern AdvocateJeremy Tauri: Going into business no easy jobI deal with a lot of people who are thinking about starting a new business.12 Nov 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAvocados lead growing shift in land useGrowing conditions and the availability of quality land sees changes for avocados08 Nov 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateMinister of Forests Shane Jones targets timber 'shysters'Ministry looks at people buying small woodlots and selling the logs overseas08 Nov 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStay Kerikeri best redeveloped accommodation venue in NZTransformation shows what could be done with the many dated motels in regional NZ towns.07 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCalitec brings new water heating system to NZCalitec is manufacturing the technology and claims it can save 70% on energy bills.07 Nov 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocatePair hoping to offer fresh approach to selling housesThe couple have been thinking of entering the real estate scene for quite some time.07 Nov 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProperty market up again: Trade MeThere is strong demand from both buyers and sellers in New Zealand's property.07 Nov 07:19 PM
Northern AdvocateRebate boost for Top Energy customersA rebate for Top Energy customers welcome boost before Christmas.06 Nov 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil trio head to China for talksDiscussions will centre on investment opportunities in the Far North.05 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJeremy Tauri: Check your money leaksWestpac have noted people took the opportunity of lower rates to get ahead on mortgages05 Nov 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMajor Spark outage across New ZealandSpark outage affecting landlines and mobile across the country.03 Nov 06:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFancy your own island? This one's for sale for $16mThe only privately-owned island in Cavalli group is on the market.03 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRental nightmare lasts one nightBusinessman refuses to refund bond after tenant moves out.02 Nov 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBeware the technology wave, says brokerBusiness owners who aren't keen to adapt to changing times might be better off selling.31 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBeginners' furniture workshops just the tonicThere is something special about restoring a piece of furniture - it's therapeutic.31 Oct 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateEmergency services trust supreme winnerNorthland businesses compete for top honours in regional awards.31 Oct 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateQuarry industry celebrates its bestThe region's quarry sector covers the area from Cape Reinga to Wellsford.31 Oct 08:50 PM
Northern AdvocateSmith, Chen take top honours at Secondary School AwardsSwimmer Ciara Smith and boxer Kyle Chen were the big winners at the awards night.30 Oct 11:08 PM
Northern AdvocateMaori business market 'great success'A market celebrating Maori in business featured 85 stalls, many of them new businesses.30 Oct 08:00 PM