BusinessFloating restaurant for saleThe Bay of Islands' sole dinner cruise provider is for sale. After 20 years of operation, the family-run business Darryl's Dinner 25 Oct 11:49 PM
BusinessTony Collins: 'Tis the season to be preparedNot even those of us who live in a permanent state of denial cannot fail to notice that the holiday season is fast approaching, some 25 Oct 11:46 PM
BusinessTikipunga shop matches big guysA liquor store in Tikipunga has achieved a significant industry milestone. Liquorland Tikipunga has been named regional winner in 25 Oct 11:42 PM
BusinessMulti-faceted hobby a real winnerGemstone faceter Cyril Wallis has been awarded a silver medal in the Australian Faceting Guild's annual competition. The industrial 25 Oct 11:38 PM
Northern AdvocateDodgy house selling for $500,000A family forced to abandon their Whangarei rental after it was deemed "dangerous" were shocked to see the property listed for sale for half a million dollars.23 Oct 09:30 PM
BusinessChanges hit ownersWe recently moved closer to the city, from a lifestyle block about 25 minutes south of Whangarei. My wife and I - and more recently 21 Oct 02:29 AM
BusinessNo perfect solution for protecting assetsThe more wealth you acquire, the more important it becomes to look at how your significant assets such as your home, investments and 21 Oct 02:25 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Contributions go on until fifth yearI would be grateful if you could clarify something for me. I have been in KiwiSaver for three years and will be 65 in March next year21 Oct 02:19 AM
Northern AdvocateGot a spare $2.3m? Buy a coastal wineryThe long-time owners of Sailfish Cove, who are looking at retirement, are selling up the 12ha property where they first planted grapes back in 1995.19 Oct 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateOnline fitness business expands globallyCarolyn Hansen has no plans to retire. In her mid-60s, Ms Hansen has had a lifelong career in fitness and gym ownership in Whangarei 18 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCrackdown on freedom camping comingThe tourism industry and other groups are tackling freedom campers messing up popular tourism spots17 Oct 08:59 PM
Northern AdvocateOil explorer pulls out of NorthlandNorway's Statoil has abandoned its hunt for oil off Northland after finding no traces hydrocarbons.13 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessMentors needed: You too can helpIf you have been a business owner or involved in business for more than a few years, there is a good chance you have developed a whole 11 Oct 10:45 PM
BusinessWaipapa Autocourt changes handsWaipapa Autocourt has changed hands. Although under new ownership, it has retained existing staff members Merv Foley and Pete Herbert11 Oct 10:42 PM
BusinessNew car winner driven to help othersNancy Sjoberg thought a phone call telling her she had won a brand new car was a hoax. It wasn't. The 92-year-old Onerahi resident 11 Oct 10:30 PM
BusinessNorthpower STAR of awardsNorthpower has received the Supreme Award - Best Safety Culture for its safety leadership programme at the 2016 Transpower STAR Awards 11 Oct 10:27 PM
Northern AdvocateDeport employers 'ripping off workers'Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.10 Oct 09:20 PM
Northern AdvocateHospice opens larger processing centreNorthlanders' generosity is overflowing -- so much so a new processing centre and outlet shop for donated items to hospice has opened. The 10 Oct 07:30 PM
BusinessPay early for savingsSometimes, no matter how much money I tell a client they've made, the issue that rests on their minds immediately is the amount of 07 Oct 12:47 AM
BusinessTime frame an important factor in investmentsIt's about time, or, to be more precise, it's mostly about time. That is the answer to the question on most investors' lips, which 07 Oct 12:43 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Provider should contact membersI have seen KiwiSaver contributions going out on my payslip, but for over two years I didn't know where my money was going - until 07 Oct 12:39 AM
Northern AdvocateCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland property catches upAucklanders are not only snapping up residential properties in Whangarei for investment but also commercial and industrial buildings 06 Oct 08:00 PM
BusinessAnswer to fewer plastic bags: Free coffeeA Whangarei supermarket is giving out free coffee to shoppers who bring reusable bags for their groceries.04 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTechnology spells end of branch bankingIn just five years, more than 150 branches of NZ's major banks have disappeared, and more are earmarked to go the same way.02 Oct 05:40 PM
BusinessRebuild model proves winnerAn innovative engineering solution which has helped the rebuilding of Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake has won national recognition. Whangarei 28 Sep 12:02 AM
BusinessFrom nets to lounge suitesTwo years ago, Matt Sheliag was a commercial fisherman working out of Houhora in the Far North. Fast forward to 2016 and Mr Sheliag 27 Sep 08:52 PM
BusinessPontoons shipshape100 new berths also proposed by trust A significant upgrade at Whangarei's Town Basin marina is complete. The $350,000 replacement 27 Sep 08:37 PM
Northern AdvocateForecast milk price increase lifts moraleJS270916NADFARM050.JPG: Tangiteroria farmer Jim Rhynd is cautiously optimistic milk prices will recover from here on. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By 27 Sep 07:00 PM
BusinessGurney moves on from broadcastingDallas Gurney is a Northland lad at heart. The 38-year-old, who has been working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names 21 Sep 03:02 AM
BusinessTime for a whole new energy on the councilPETER GILL Peter Gill is quick to dismiss any suggestion that his bid for the Far North mayoralty is anything less than totally genuine. He 20 Sep 02:51 AM
BusinessBusinesses voters tooIt's hard to miss the fact that there is a local body election going on. It seems any street you drive down is adorned with billboards 16 Sep 03:37 AM
BusinessConfronting debt important for less stress lifeWhen it comes to confronting your financial fears, the ultimate four letter word is debt. For many households, debt is the single 16 Sep 03:34 AM
BusinessTaking a closer look at feesI don't like the fees I am being charged on my KiwiSaver account. If I ask my fund manager exactly how much I am being charged in 16 Sep 03:32 AM
