Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Whangārei supermarket sells winning $1m Lotto ticket; Kerikeri crashThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Frivolous and vexatious proceedings': Māori land court judge condemns pointless litigationThe judge was not impressed with the man pointlessly wasting Māori Land Court time.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by carFamily and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.21 Apr 03:40 AM
Northern AdvocateRoaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in MaungatapereThe Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.21 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateVictim of Northland car crash was off-duty policewomanFamily members and colleagues have paid tribute to the police officer.21 Apr 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian dies after being hit bar car in Helena Bay, NorthlandEmergency services were called to the scene around 3:15pm.20 Apr 08:41 AM
Northern AdvocateMan who raped Dutch tourist denied parole for eighth timeKeith Anthony McEwen abducted a Dutch couple on their honeymoon.20 Apr 04:40 AM
Northern AdvocateSon held ram in headlock and called for help after finding it killed his parentsThe son went searching for his parents after he couldn't find them in their home.19 Apr 10:17 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Regional council receives record number of submissions; young mariners winning streakThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserveA Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping ironTwo 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulationsOrigin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.19 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: What Henry the seagull may be teaching us about our own delusionsWhy seek to please a gull that would cheerfully eat our eyes?19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditchThe trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeet NZ's national mullet-growing champion - and he's only 10-years-oldTed Keen has just been named the winner of Aotearoa’s Next Top Mullet.19 Apr 08:10 AM
Northern AdvocateFeijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindnessThe family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.19 Apr 04:42 AM
Northern AdvocateName suppression lapses for Far North murder accusedA homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.18 Apr 11:29 PM
Northern Advocate'Pack a lot of punch': Why rams attack and why pet animals can be worseExperts: It's not uncommon for farms to have one or two rams that like to charge.18 Apr 11:26 PM
Northern AdvocateKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.18 Apr 09:34 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitākere victims of fatal ram attack named'Didn't deserve this': Elderly victims were reportedly attacked by their own animal.18 Apr 09:01 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Miniature trains running; Far North water restrictions easeThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFour Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fairDickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local electionsThe Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.18 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice shot aggressive ram that 'confronted' them in paddock with dead West Auckland coupleIt is understood police believe the man went out to check on the ram and did not return.18 Apr 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMan avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol stationThe 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.18 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Stick to the rules': Residents angry proposed medical centre would breach district plan rules'All we want is for them to do the right thing, to stick to the district plan rules.'18 Apr 04:41 AM
Northern AdvocateWe let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detourTruck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.18 Apr 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateRogue ram kills couple in their West Auckland paddockIt is understood police believe the man went out to check on the ram and did not return.18 Apr 02:12 AM
Northern AdvocateWild deer illegally released or farm escapees in firing line as part of Northland crackdownSika deer illegally released in the Russell 35 years ago are the first to go.18 Apr 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland police uproot large-scale cannabis operation from commercial propertyAn operation such as the one uncovered could generate millions if undetected, police say.18 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonBrynderwyns are on the national political radar, we don’t need to grandstand - John WilliamsonOPINION: It was disappointing to see the alternative labelled a "fiasco" or "unjustified".17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFears students will miss out as enrolment scheme 'imposed' on all-girls schoolNorthland's only all-girls school is to be zoned - what does that mean?17 Apr 06:00 PM