Northern Advocate|UpdatedJudge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.05 Dec 03:17 AM
Northern AdvocateFast, fun and under par: Speedgolf races into Whangārei this weekendLocals can join a have-a-go session after the elite field finishes playing on Saturday.05 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei to host first Davis Cup tie as Bosnia & Herzegovina come to townThe tie on February 7-8 will be the first Davis Cup event held in Whangārei.05 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe school shuts and hundreds lose water after major pipe burstsFar North District Council hopes to restore Kaikohe water about noon.04 Dec 09:02 PM
Northern Advocate'Our little miracle': Baby who flatlined with whooping cough still fightingEden Taylor-Gillespie flatlined after a full-body seizure from malignant pertussis.04 Dec 06:14 PM
Northern AdvocateJudge reserves decision as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges expulsion in court The decision on the Māori Party's move is set to be made public tomorrow afternoon.04 Dec 05:40 AM
Northern Advocate‘Extremely unethical, unfair, likely to be divisive’: Village reforms under fireResidents fear reforms may exclude those on existing retirement village contracts.04 Dec 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateJury rejects sex offender's memory loss claims after new victim comes forwardGary Wilson has been found guilty of 33 charges relating to the sexual abuse of a boy.04 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBig stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdownThe Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.04 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBoil water notice issued after E.coli detected in Far North town suppliesPeople at Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi must boil tap water for at least a minute before use.04 Dec 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateTop Energy says Far North network now 'back to normal'The Kaikohe substation switchboard has been replaced and is fully operating.04 Dec 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas taster: Whangārei Heads art trail pops up at cruising clubVisitors can buy Christmas gifts while supporting Whangārei Heads creatives.03 Dec 11:30 PM
Northern Advocate'Not a random event': Police reassure community after Raumanga home assaultA 23-year-old man faces wounds and impeding breathing charges.03 Dec 09:35 PM
Northern AdvocateFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Restoration work begins on oldest NZ buildingThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.03 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateExpelled MP files court action against Te Pāti Māori president John TamihereOne of the expelled MPs has not been in favour of going to court.03 Dec 04:48 AM
Northern AdvocateMouth artist’s poppy painting picked for global Christmas calendarGriffiths' painting 'Echoes in the Field' will feature in a 2026 MFPA calendar.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘He knew better’: Man accused of abuse has history of offending against young boysThe latest complainant says Wilson groomed him with money, smokes and alcohol.03 Dec 01:24 AM
Northern Advocate‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
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
