Northern AdvocateNorthland mudfish snags Fish of the Year but Taniwha name stays for NPC sideThe tiny Northland mudfish is the first freshwater winner of Fish of the Year.16 Mar 09:59 PM
Northern AdvocateFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Mudfish crowned Fish of the YearThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Mar 03:55 PM
OpinionPaul Linton: Growth will stall unless visitors and investors keep their social licenceTourism hot spots like the Bay of Islands face big costs locals now shoulder.16 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCars the leading cause of reported kiwi deaths across NorthlandReported kiwi deaths in Northland rose to 99 in 2025, up from 86 in 2024.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finals15 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumNorthern AdvocateMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt faster15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi: Not one more mokopuna should be lost to any system that cycles abuse15 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBig late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final dayKaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.14 Mar 08:56 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland schools face years of teacher shortages despite national gainsThe region’s projected primary teacher gap is 4.5%, with 4% in secondary schooling.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Beyond blessed': Northland mum finds hope after son’s rare diagnosisRoy Kaumavae jnr has tetrasomy 18p – one of just three known cases in NZ.13 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFuel squeeze brings flight cancellations and fare rises for Northland flyersMP Grant McCallum noted 'a small blessing for tourism' with all Easter flights unaffected.13 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: We say no to Bream Bay sand mining, stand up fight backOPINION: Bream Bay Guardians is organising a community protest this Sunday. 13 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Five Films For Freedom programme showing in Kerikeri The latest news bites from around the region.13 Mar 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible housing – a gap Northland can no longer ignoreOPINION: Over 60 Northlanders under 65 live in aged-care homes, due to a lack of options.13 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity steps up to keep sparkie's business going after three vehicles stolenPolice investigate after thieves targeted John Archer's rural Tauranga Bay home.13 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFog crashes prompt warning to Far North motoristsA number of crashes have been reported this morning in the Far North.13 Mar 01:04 AM
Northern AdvocateRemains of missing fisherman Ferzil Babu found on Coppermine IslandThe remains were found on December 20 last year by a DoC staff member.12 Mar 11:32 PM
Northern AdvocateŌpōtiki man leading locals at Far North's 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaThe Bay of Plenty fisherman has eyes cast on the $30,000 top prize.12 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRNZAF Black Falcons to soar over Northland in weekend formation flightsThe team will fly in formation over both the western and eastern sides of Northland.12 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds expected at beach protest over looming Bream Bay sand mining bidThree Northland mayors will join the Ruakākā protest on March 15.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Bullying and violence': Community youth worker sentenced for child assaultsThe 41-year-old assaulted his whāngai child multiple times over several years.12 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity watchdog wins battle over Whangārei Airport noiseAll non-emergency rescue flights must now comply with strict noise limits.12 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAnother wet day for Northland with warning of possible thunderstormsThere is a risk of thunderstorms for the region tomorrow afternoon. 11 Mar 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSuperyacht Adèle drops anchor in quiet Bay of Islands havenThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.11 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Lani Daniels trading ring for water in Manu World Champs Whangārei boxing world champ Lani Daniels aiming for Manu glory in Auckland.11 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCost of living squeeze: Northlanders turn to buy now pay later for essentialsFood prices are up 4.6% in a year, with meat rising nearly 9%.11 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateText service aims to get wandering Far North dogs home fasterThe Doggone Text Reunite service has already reunited 5,000 lost dogs.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to fight back as petrol climbs past $3 and minister warns of gougingSome 95 prices jumped up to 19c this week, pushing pump costs above $3 a litre.11 Mar 05:00 AM
