Northern AdvocateFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson airlifted to hospital after alleged assault near Far North wharfOne person has been taken into custody after the alleged assault.24 Jun 04:16 AM
Northern Advocate'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
Northern Advocate'Don't want to go home crying': Nurses strike over pay, staffing issuesUnion says private health plans will drain staff from already-stretched public hospitals.24 Jun 01:25 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing womanPolice now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.23 Jun 08:16 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Ocean swimmers brave chilly race, nurses' strike at Whangārei HospitalThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePensioners' pleas heard: Rates battle ends with compromise from councilThe council put the general rate increase at 9.7%, instead of the proposed 10.7%.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the doorMarsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.23 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate2000 litres of petrol allegedly stolen from Northland service stationMani Kaur and her husband confronted the thieves during the second theft.23 Jun 04:04 AM
Northern AdvocateNZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty. 23 Jun 03:46 AM
Northern Advocate'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years'At what point do we say enough is enough?'22 Jun 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRatepayers to cover cost of felling 230 redwoods in Far NorthMore than 200 redwood trees will soon be removed in Kerikeri – so who pays?22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPPInitial construction work on the next section is set to begin by the end of next year.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Endless tourist tours are our modern purgatoryApparently elsewhere in Norway there’s a town called simply 'Hell'.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy kiwi deaths on roads highlight a conservation success storyBoth kiwi, a male and female, were wild-hatched. 20 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brotherIwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.19 Jun 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Three new orthopaedic surgeons for NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumphA new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateShayni in the Sky, film about journey of love and loss set to debut in NZShayni in the Sky tells the tale of Shayni Couch and her late skydiving husband, Micah.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSpeeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove offTwo weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.19 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Sobering' downturn: Bay of Islands cruise bookings nearly halveOnly 47 cruise ships are scheduled for the Bay of Islands next season.19 Jun 12:16 AM
Northern AdvocateEnvironment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near KerikeriNeil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Five-year journey to chronicle maritime history; fishing comp a successThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMatariki events bring art, culture, and celebration to NorthlandNorthland is the perfect place to celebrate Matariki this weekend. 18 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew hope: NZ fairy tern population sees promising growthPost-season monitoring recorded 50 individual tara iti, up from 33 last year.18 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments '[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'18 Jun 03:28 AM
Northern Advocate'Not good enough': Northland doctors walk out over health system crisisNorthland senior doctors, working among a 19% vacancy rate, want better conditions.18 Jun 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateHopes new Baylys Beach observation tower will aid surf safety, prevent rescues Surf club captain Kyran Gillespie says something fit for purpose is a welcome change.18 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: 'Proud of him': Teen's netball journey from umpire to playerMahuta Haunui-Tipene will represent NZ in an U17 netball tournament in Melbourne.18 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePilot study reveals stormwater inflow causing sewage spills at Parua BayWDC says it is working with Parua Bay residents to fix private stormwater inflow sources.18 Jun 12:00 AM
