Northern AdvocateChurch Bay owners fined $6500 for unauthorised earthworks on beach reserveThe regional council action related to work done on February 10 in two areas of the beach.04 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWind turbine load tips into ditch on final stretch to wind farm siteNo one was injured, traffic is still passing and cranes will recover the load.04 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDriver suffers medical event in SH1 crash that knocked out power to 850 homesMore than 850 homes in Te Kamo and Kauri lost power yesterday afternoon.03 Mar 11:37 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North Air Force technician Riley Kingi keeping helicopters in the airRiley Kingi's Air Force career will take him around the world.03 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSupersized arrival: Northland couple welcome 13lb baby boy born in just 25 minutesLewis Muller skipped newborn clothes and went straight into size zero to 3 months.03 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoroner to investigate Te Kamo man's death after suspected medical event03 Mar 08:31 PM
Northern AdvocateHow risky is your home? The fight over flood models and soaring premiums03 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'They seem to show up everywhere now': Kiwi population boom brings odd rescues03 Mar 05:27 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei voters to call the shots for first time on how council elected03 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands dolphin sanctuary rule changes out for consultation DoC wants changes to Bay of Islands' marine sanctuary rules03 Mar 03:57 AM
LifestyleKiwi saves a kiwiNorthlander Amelia Boyce saved a baby chick from drowning after it got stuck in a swimming pool filter. Video / Amelia BoyceWatch03 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into unexplained death on Te Kamo street Police in protective suits and multiple vehicles remain at the Carr St home.02 Mar 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocatePub’s ‘pints for purpose’ turn into $10k boost for Russell community groupsRussell's Nauti Penguin has raised $10,465 for local groups.02 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'One of the most frightening experiences': Far North dog attack sparks probeFar North District Council is now investigating the Houhora Beach attack.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: New Kaikohe supermarket opens with community focus and fresh new lookThe latest newsbites from around the region.02 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice investigate unexplained death in Whangārei suburbEmergency services were called to the scene about 10.35am.02 Mar 08:15 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's lions saved after animal charity finds buyer for Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary It stepped in after news broke that big cats were due to be put down. 02 Mar 07:26 AM
Northern AdvocateMeth-fuelled 'fantastical story' collapses as man found guilty of ex's murderJustice David Johnstone said the graphic evidence made the trial ‘distressing’.02 Mar 04:59 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into crash where pedestrian died in KensingtonKamo Rd was closed for much of Thursday while emergency services attended the scene.02 Mar 03:00 AM
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
Northern AdvocateState Highway 1 north of Whangārei reopens after serious two-car crashThe crash was reported to police about 6.50am. 01 Mar 07:57 PM
Northern Advocate‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless onThe law change would let police order rough sleepers to leave areas for 24 hours.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMixed summer fortunes: Northland hospitality counts cost of wild weather'It’s not been the best summer ever ... but on the whole we can’t be unhappy.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrand old lady: Tiny Northland settlement to celebrate hall's centenary'It’s important that we keep her well looked after ... for many years to come'.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRāhui placed on Northland beach after fatal single-vehicle crashEmergency services were called to Mahuta Gap, Te Kopuru, about 7.15am.28 Feb 04:42 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North to use $5m cash injection to shift gears on pending ratesMayor Moko Tepania also took the time to address the need for tougher dog control laws.28 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Asbestos scare locks us out of office and cancels surf eventThe lockout forced the cancellation of annual surf day.27 Feb 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Pope tells clergy to visit sick, shun AI-written sermons and homiliesOPINION: Pope Leo has urged clergy to visit the ailing instead of staying online.27 Feb 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate‘Imaginative grip on reality’: Murder accused's state of mind at time of ex's death questionedAnaru Morunga has been on trial for the alleged murder of his former partner. 27 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s a long way to $7m’: Bid to save Old Packhouse Market sparks debateTrust has one year to raise the money and secure the market in community ownership.27 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal elections chief raises concerns at Whangārei council meeting amid public inquiry Dale Ofsoske says many electors left without voting packs in 2025 were Māori.27 Feb 12:00 AM
