OpinionKen Couper: Building Northland’s momentum togetherOPINION: Whangārei is investing in both core repairs and long-term growth projects.22 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'Expensive looking boat': Three people, two dogs escape sinking yachtCoastguard was alerted to a yacht run up against rocks at Ōpito Bay in Northland.22 Feb 08:21 AM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay slip removal to start but locals warned fix will be slow and complexThe unstable slope and some huge basalt boulders mean work won't be finished until June.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay hill slip workRepairing the Helena Bay hill slip on Russell Rd means 110,000cu m of material has to be trucked away, project lead Curt Martin and councillor Stephen Martin say.Watch22 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water damTests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.22 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKiwi adventurer takes on 'insane' 400km horse race in PatagoniaChloe Phillips-Harris will be the only Kiwi in a 31-strong international field of riders.21 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoC warns walkers off unstable Mt Manaia track after landslide damageA 30m section of the track was destroyed by a landslide in January. 21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’ve got to give it our best shot': Community bid to buy iconic Kerikeri marketThe community has 12 months to raise $7m to buy the Old Packhouse site.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behindJasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.20 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDogs to be destroyed after fatal Kaihu mauling, council confirmsThe three dogs are currently impounded while police investigate.20 Feb 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOpponents step up Bream Bay sand mining fightProtesters plan a mass rally at Ruakākā Beach on March 15.20 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘You will be saving somebody’s life’: Donor backs new Whangārei plasma driveWhangārei’s new plasma drive now runs monthly at Semenoff Stadium.20 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMan allegedly assaulted at Whangārei home escapes by locking himself in car, police sayThree people have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.19 Feb 10:26 PM
Northern AdvocateVolunteers wanted to bring more joy to kids in hospitalThe sound of children's laughter in the ward is the reward for Radio Lollipop volunteers.19 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Investigation into unauthorised earthworks at Church Bay continuesThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Feb 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisisMP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.19 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHow a hazardous Brynderwyns kauri tree lives on at sea Built by Waipu sawmiller Jack Barrott, Callisto launched on the river in 1972.19 Feb 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMurder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralledAnaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.19 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNight convoys to haul 80m turbine blades across Northland roadsThe 107km overnight route from Northport to Dargaville will take up to six hours.19 Feb 01:12 AM
Northern AdvocateRuatangata West man identified as person who died in crashThree other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the crash.18 Feb 10:27 PM
Northern AdvocateBay News: Inside the 75-year watch of Russell Radio volunteersThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.18 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRunner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal maulingBrandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.18 Feb 09:32 PM
Northern AdvocateState Highway 1 reopened after serious crashEmergency services were called to the scene just after 7.30am.18 Feb 08:13 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a weekFar North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.18 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Avoiding the fails that trip up almost half of restricted licence driversFrom January 25, 2027, drivers will no longer sit a full licence test.18 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters battle major house fire in Whangārei’s MorningsideFive fire trucks are fighting the blaze on Morningside Rd.18 Feb 03:45 AM
Northern Advocate‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.18 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.18 Feb 01:52 AM
Northern Advocate‘Facilitating murder’: Winston Peters says dog owners deserve manslaughter charges after fatal attacksA woman died after an alleged dog attack in Northland yesterday. 18 Feb 01:42 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom Waikare to the operating theatre: Young intern eyes neurosurgery careerThe $20,000 scholarship helped Whiti Hoori leave remote Waikare to study.17 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘They should lead by example’: Pensioner wins fight with NZTA over $2.60 tollBrett Jacobson was wrongly billed for his towed ute, then told he couldn't get a refund.17 Feb 04:00 PM
