Northern AdvocatePeace vigil in Whangārei calls for justice as path to lasting peaceAbout 40 people asked for justice in areas such as Palestine, Ukraine and West Papua.02 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The CBD needs support': Central Whangārei pharmacy to close after 80 yearsLife Pharmacy Orrs says it is closing due to online shopping and a lack of CBD customers.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Key beach bans as dog rules tighten for summerThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rainForecasters expect a hot, drier-than-normal start to summer for most regions.02 Dec 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateResearchers link Māori housing inequities to 180 years of restrictive building lawsMāori-designed kāinga once made homelessness virtually unimaginable.02 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCondor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw comingCoach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.02 Dec 02:55 AM
Northern Advocate'Really colourful and festive': Ohaeawai's Christmas mailbox makeoverThe Ōhaeawai mailbox contest has been lighting up the town for four years.02 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Addiction is savage, but there is always a way back': Far North meth fightAs most homes are on septic tanks, wastewater testing doesn't give true picture of use.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Cucumber karma as carpark brawl and self-checkout fury collideOPINION: Mrs P calmly crunched mini cucumbers while punches flew metres away.01 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Nikau Hindin brings bark cloth art to WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.01 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateMPI under pressure to step up war on Asian hornets as petition gains tractionPetitioner Brad Windust has demanded MPI take five additional actions01 Dec 06:30 AM
Northern Advocate'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family businessColin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.01 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateGas bottle thefts: Whangārei businesses urged to secure large LPG cylindersThieves removed a full 45kg LPG cylinder, leaving the empty one behind.01 Dec 01:05 AM
Northern AdvocateWhen reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff came to Northland – promoter pays tributeA tribute to 'gentle, funny, humble' reggae legend Jimmy Cliff from a Northland promoter.01 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRare turtle found on Northland beach dies with plastic in gutThe tiny loggerhead was found on Tokerau Beach on November 9. 30 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNeighbour saves dog from burning Whangārei homeSmoke could be seen across Kensington, Whangārei on Saturday, November 22.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: $10k grant helps tiny Kaipara school feed its communityThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateTerminally ill man fires his lawyer, cuts siblings from will and signs estate over to ex-wife It was a move that made Johan de Rooy's family suspicious, so they took the case to court.30 Nov 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKauri Club marks 25 years supporting Northland’s young sporting talentMore than 600 Northland athletes have shared in $295,000 of support.29 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeaside town that helped build a high school celebrates milestone first yearNorthland's Mangawhai community helped ensure the town's first high school got started.29 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
Northern AdvocateOne North, one council: Farmers say unitary authority would make work tenable againNorthland’s four councils employ 1539 staff, a number farmers say is excessive.29 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMan banned from taking seafood for 3 years after misusing his customary rights Jonathan Moon issued permits for collecting seafood outside of his area for 10 years.28 Nov 09:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘He was enormous’: Humpback puts on a show off Bream BayMichele Adams says the display by the humpback whale was unforgettable.28 Nov 05:26 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: This year’s disability day theme finally hits homeOPINION: This year’s theme calls for tangible inclusion, not lofty global slogans.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The pipe that keeps a gold town aliveAn Irish engineer’s 1890s dream still supplies water to Kalgoorlie today.28 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateFears for NZ’s GE-free status drive protests across NorthlandProtests will be held in Whangārei and Kerikeri on Saturday as part of nationwide action.28 Nov 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhere to find Christmas magic across Northland this yearThe festive season is upon us as Christmas events kick off in Northland this weekend.28 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHigh load brings down fibre cable, causing outage to 2270 in MangawhaiAccording to Northpower's website, fibre connectivity should be restored about 5pm. 27 Nov 11:37 PM
Northern Advocate'We’ve been left with no choice': Northland health workers strike againHealth NZ says hospitals remain open and appointments will be rescheduled.27 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Northland creatives are turning Black Friday into something uniquely KiwiHelena Bay Gallery showcases works from more than 150 New Zealand artists.27 Nov 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's fantastic for us': Whangārei shops thrive in sizzling weather, upbeat moodBocky Boo Gelato was so busy, owner Chris De-Ath joined his staff to make more gelato.27 Nov 03:18 AM
