Northern AdvocateAssault that left Whangārei security officer with serious injuries earns home detentionHome detention for assault that left Whangārei court security officer with bad injuries.17 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateQuieter: Brynderwyns closure impacting pull for out-of-town house-hunters'They don’t have to compete with Aucklanders.'17 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for lossVictim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebratedIt’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.17 Mar 03:31 AM
Northern Advocate'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two daysFamilies and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.17 Mar 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: I haven’t got a bad back and it will soon get betterOPINION: And the plain fact of the matter is that I’ve got an excellent back.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from Northland - equestrian win, bush rescue and Wild Kiwi multisport event backThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: Like our Irish cousins, we too rise again with resilience and strengthOPINION: In Irish culture, community and solidarity are hugely prized.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationallyRetail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce biteThere is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.15 Mar 01:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in bootThe victim didn't know whether he would live or die.15 Mar 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: See what lurks under the water at night; Wiggles heading to NZThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNinety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prizeKaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza14 Mar 09:14 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads hosting Wild Kiwi multisport raceThe event is set to attract more than 700 competitors to Whangārei Heads this Saturday.14 Mar 08:25 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland councillor hits out at 2.9% rates rise optionConcerns low rates rise option will see the council’s work go backward.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.14 Mar 06:26 AM
Northern AdvocatePetition calling for halt to Kāinga Ora homes on its way to ParliamentThe two and three-storey Kāinga Ora apartments are not family friendly, residents say.14 Mar 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brainLittle Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.14 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.14 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateConcrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbourThe water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRe-elected NorthChamber president rebuts murmurings of old boys' clubTim Robinson says his support is due to his strong track record as a leader.14 Mar 02:04 AM
Northern AdvocatePensioners risk having to sell homes due to rates hike - community leaderThe council was also now shouldering $44 million in Three Waters debt.13 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal knowledge leads the way in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaCompetition runs for five days with a cash pool of $72,000 up for grabs.13 Mar 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateTrucks banned from Brynderwyns detour route shortcut'Everyone’s under extreme pressure to get things right.'13 Mar 06:53 PM
Northern AdvocateScam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company directorVictims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.13 Mar 04:02 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: International food and music fair on in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - dry conditions getting worse, victim named and top gastrobpubsNews snippets from the Far North13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Paddlers gain spots for HawaiiThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's AnoAno has three fabric workshopsCome and learn about batik art and needle felting.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSustainability goals earn Kāeo couple Northland Share Farmers of the Year titleFar North's Jeremy and Kate Mounter named Share Farmers of the Year13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaignThe company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in AprilNorthland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoubtless Beauty Retreat in Far North is Beauty NZ Clinic of the YearDoubtless Beauty Retreat in Far North wins major national award13 Mar 04:00 PM