Northern Advocate'Every person has had a gutsful': Northland woman takes roaming dog fight to MPsTracy Clarke wants tougher dog laws, including mandatory desexing and fencing.13 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Twelfth Night: What it means and when to take decorations downWhangārei's Christmas season featured packed choral concerts and community carols.13 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāUp to 1000 people gathered before dawn for the final day of events.13 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Former media exec injured after brutal shove off own shop verandah Dallas Gurney called out bad behaviour of customers. He did not see the response coming. 13 Jan 12:05 AM
Northern AdvocateCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 PM
Northern Advocate'Thankfully, no one was injured': Police allegedly fired on with air riflePolice say a 48-year-old Dargaville man allegedly fired an air rifle at officers.12 Jan 09:32 PM
Northern AdvocateFootpaths vanish under weeds, forcing walkers on to state highway Locals claim they have logged years of complaints with Far North District Council.12 Jan 05:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: I started chemo on Boxing Day – this has been my biggest surprise so farOPINION: Four doctors in varying degrees of seniority came in and delivered the bad news.12 Jan 04:08 PM
Northern Advocate'It's expensive': Northland woman starts fund for end-of-life dogsFrancine Shields has raised more than $2200 to cover vet bills for hospice dogs.12 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Every break-in or theft causes harm': Witness helps police after robberyPolice say detailed eyewitness information led to a rapid arrest in Ōkaihau.12 Jan 12:50 AM
Northern AdvocateSpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapsesDarren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in NorthlandHealth NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.10 Jan 11:31 PM
Northern AdvocateFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHidden ancestor: Remarkable 19th century love across cultures retoldThe novel traces Tiraha and William Cook from 1820s Bay of Islands to Stewart Island.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ’s best beaches: Toni Street, Ali Williams, Julian Dennison share their picksFrom Whangamatā to Waiheke and beyond, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateManageMyHealth breach victims warned to beware of bank account theftAbout 125,000 ManageMyHealth users have had records stolen in the hack.09 Jan 11:27 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The prawn thing - a rich, garlicky dish for pure pleasureOPINION: It's a small thing, but it's my own and I offer it as a new year gift.09 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'They've failed miserably': Northland patients furious over hacked medical portalManage My Health yesterday began emailing 50% of affected patients.09 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘What the?’ Fisherman’s 96kg marlin turns heads on drive homeHe hauled in the 96.1kg marlin after a 40-minute fight off the Hokianga coast.09 Jan 01:44 AM
Northern AdvocateSix ways to keep the holiday vibe going in Northland this JanuarySummer’s not over: Some of Northland’s best gigs, blooms and big splash events 09 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to sizzle as weekend highs hit 31C in hottest days of summer so farMetService says Northland is under a hot, settled ridge of high pressure.08 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Boat dumped at Wairua Falls after theft from Whangārei yardPolice want sightings from Tītoki and Wairua Falls between January 6 and 7.08 Jan 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei worker reportedly assaulted as group steal till and flee in vehicleFour people allegedly attacked the worker before fleeing in a vehicle.08 Jan 03:39 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal butcher to boss: Northlander takes over Kaikohe supermarket he started inThe Kaikohe supermarket will close on February 15 and reopen on February 24.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice search for car stolen at gunpoint on Boxing DayThe 2009 dark Volkswagen hatchback has mag wheels, stickers and RBZ53 plates.08 Jan 12:19 AM
Northern AdvocateManage My Health cyber attack: Patients to begin getting data breach alertsThe medical portal will email affected patients, starting within the next 24 hours.08 Jan 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRunaway 800kg bull at rodeo sparks fresh calls for sport to be bannedSafe says five animals died from severe injuries in last season's rodeos.07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Lower road toll linked to safer vehicles, policing and road designLast year's national road toll fell to 272 deaths, a record low per capita.07 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateReal estate bargains at the top of NZ - reality of buying in the Far NorthAgent predicts end to buyer’s market by mid-2026.07 Jan 07:15 AM
