Northern Advocate'Surreal' success: Mangawhai masterpiece wins five top build awardsJudges praised the Smith Construction build's elegant design and outdoor living features.15 Aug 10:53 PM
Northern AdvocateSite of Whangārei's big cat park up for sale, future in buyer's handsThe sanctuary says it houses 13 lions, two bengal tigers, and one leopard.15 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Linton: Backing Northland is a smart move for New ZealandProjects announced for Northland will boost energy security, logistics and exports.15 Aug 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateCircus show in te reo Māori to light up Whangārei, Kerikeri stagesPerformed entirely in te reo Māori, it features kapa haka and aerial artistry.15 Aug 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 'Over the moon' - NZ's top young butcher celebrates big winThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Aug 04:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: From sceptic to air-fryer convertOPINION: Despite initial doubts, the air fryer became a daily essential.15 Aug 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSurf club in rapidly growing coastal community appeals for slip-repair rescueMangawhai surf club has done $1.9m in repair work but is short by $120k for its clubrooms.15 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFisheries NZ proposes closure of crayfishing areas to aid recoveryEnvironmentalists applaud the move to restore crayfish populations and habitats.15 Aug 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLegal issue halts trial for Northland man accused of rape, bestiality with cowsA three-week trial in Whangārei District Court ended abruptly on its fourth day. 14 Aug 04:53 AM
Northern Advocate'Great result': Two arrested, stolen laptop recovered in Onerahi robbery caseThe stolen bag contained a laptop with irreplaceable university material.14 Aug 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council’s $52,000 report condemned as ‘anti-Maori'Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the report clarified council obligations and could save money.14 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
Northern AdvocateCourt rejects Northerner's appeal over tenancy laws The court ruled the motor inn was a boarding house, not emergency housing.14 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Excited to see': Uber Eats expansion sparks buzz in KaitāiaLocal businesses see it as a chance to reach more customers and increase sales.13 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMotorbike rider airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash Police said the crash happened around 10.12am.13 Aug 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland runner to represent NZ at 24-hour world champs in FranceHelen Waterworth only added track to her distance-running involvement in February.12 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Entirely unfair': Retailers react to looming surcharge banSurcharges on in-store card payments will be banned from next May.12 Aug 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: 3D printed models aid archaeological research in NorthlandThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No means yes': Farmer accused of raping wife, stepdaughter and bestiality with cowsThe girl, allegedly raped nearly 300 times, feared falling pregnant before she was 12.12 Aug 07:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
Northern AdvocateBody of missing kayaker found in Northland searchThe man's overturned kayak was discovered near Marsden Point Rd.12 Aug 01:04 AM
Northern AdvocateResidents mounting court challenge to council plan for heritage overlaysPaihia residents oppose a rule requiring resource consent for disturbance of subsoils.12 Aug 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHuge opportunity: Iwi internship helps man secure his dream jobHohaia Rata's work ethic has earned him a permanent role at Channel Infrastructure.11 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKaeo water fight: Resident receives bogus legal threat over commentsA fake lawyer has tried to silence a Kaeo resident with a cease-and-desist letter.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The unexpected adventure of the Husband SeatOPINION: A man noticed someone trying car doors while sitting outside a shop.11 Aug 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei bus hub reopens after upgradesThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
Northern AdvocateJury returns verdict in attack where man received 50 blows to his body over 3 hoursDefence lawyer tells jurors 'you have to be sure' before they retired to deliberate.11 Aug 04:22 AM
Northern Advocate'Nasty' stomach bug cripples Northland communityMangawhai Beach School said classrooms had been cleaned thoroughly over the weekend.11 Aug 01:51 AM
