Northern Advocate'We take this discovery extremely seriously': Kauri dieback found in city parkIt is believed to be the first detection of kauri dieback in central Whangārei.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How Clive James, a 1970s TV critic, foresaw our age of talking machinesOPINION: Only time can truly test the worth of a book.17 Apr 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate'In pain but still talking': Witnesses describe man lying in a ditch, weakly waving his arm'My body hurts,' the dying man told a witness in Shannon Brady's murder trial.17 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity win keeps Ōpua post services running after NZ Post rethinkThe Ōpua General Store is one of only 10 partner stores to keep postal services.17 Apr 04:59 AM
Northern Advocate'Kicked in the teeth': Flooded Kaitāia shop faces complete rebuildFolders owner Ian Walker is seeking answers from the regional council over flood risk.17 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateChannel's 'no comment' on ExxonMobil NZ speculation Channel Infrastructure would not comment on the reported $500m deal.17 Apr 12:57 AM
Northern AdvocateBig paws to fill: Pharaoh's path to catching criminals only just beginningPharaoh has much to learn before he will be considered a fully-fledged police dog. 16 Apr 11:07 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Regional Council scholarships aim to build future environmental leadersEach $5000 scholarship includes three months of paid summer work in 2026/2027.16 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland apprentices going head-to-head in regional building challengeNine Northlanders in regional final of NZ Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge. 16 Apr 10:55 PM
Northern AdvocateEnd of era for pioneering North winery as family closes Okahu Estate after 40 yearsThe family will sell the Kaitāia vineyard property but keep the Okahu name.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM
Northern Advocate'Bad look': Shane Jones hits out at Far North councillor over ‘pathetic’ co-governance complaintsFollowing a social media firestorm, the council voted to confirm Māori representatives.16 Apr 05:07 AM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after serious crash on Northland highwayThe Serious Crash Unit has concluded its examinations and the road has reopened.16 Apr 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateSurfing trip turns into beach rescue for Northland off-duty officersThe off-duty police were surfing at Coopers Beach when they saw two caught in the rip.16 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAnzac echoes, ancient skills and organ thrills: What’s on in the Far NorthThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.15 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom Far North to the Somme: Young cadet’s leadership journey goes globalSixteen-year-old corporal Jayde Wakeford is the only Northland cadet chosen for the trip.15 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘The beauty in the ordinary’: Biscuit ads spotlight real Kiwi livesThe Life Needs a Biscuit series features 24 unscripted Kiwi mini-docos.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: New auction gives farmers a new place to shift machinery and gear locallyThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Apr 04:50 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Tackling driver fatigueOPINION: In-car safety technology is now a must-have for sophisticated car buyers.15 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Shannon did it': Victim's last words as he lay dying on roadsideThe Crown says Shannon Brady deliberately ran Nicholas Baldwin down in his ute.15 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFar North council backs hapū seats after 'co-governance on steroids' stormHuge support for council's embrace of Māori as Act councillor goes it alone.15 Apr 04:38 AM
Northern Advocate'They’re not safe right now': Council warns over Mangawhai dune erosionRecent weather changes have caused erosion and steep drops.15 Apr 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland College and 17 other schools explore charter conversionTe Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi is finalising its bid to convert Northland College.15 Apr 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateRugby leads winter sport injuries as ACC urges players to prepare earlyWinter sport injuries in Northland cost ACC $12.7m in 2025.15 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe, Louis Davis, Nix Adams take on Celebrity Treasure IslandThe stars compete to win $100,000 for charities including Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori.14 Apr 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor says council 'unfairly targeted' for unelected iwi representativesLocal Government Minister Simon Watts says no Crown observer will be appointed.14 Apr 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy Health NZ says flu jab stickers are fine but safe staffing ones are notNurses were told 'safe staffing' stickers were an infection risk on wards.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Imam visits Whangārei to talk Islam and answer questionsThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Apr 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateLithium‑powered service cart under scrutiny after fire guts Te Arai restaurantAn initial report points to a lithium-powered service cart as the cause.14 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHealth NZ discovers 180 radiology reports weren't sent back to doctorsNorthland GP Dr Tim Malloy calls the issue 'low risk, high significance'.14 Apr 12:37 AM
Northern AdvocateGold Star honour for firefighter who was 'heartbeat' of Kawakawa brigadeEllie McClintock will be the brigade’s first woman to receive the Gold Star, posthumously.13 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOperator of Northland's Rāwene Hospital seeks financial survival planThe trust swung from a $2.8m profit in 2023 to a $2.3m loss in 2025.13 Apr 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Grandad faces Easter Bunny dilemmaOPINION: Chats over hot chocolate get awkward for Kevin Page.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStorm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergenciesNorthland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.13 Apr 06:57 AM
