Northern Advocate‘Spectacular’ pōhutukawa flowering on Northland coast this yearThe remarkable display down to the "ridiculous" amount of rain in Northland.20 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas Appeal 2023: Mum's mission to find job for son with Down syndrome opens doors for others'Taimahi is more than just a charitable organisation.'20 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Superyachts return to Ōpua; ride of a lifetime for pairThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.20 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Without water we have nothing': Māori leader angry over call to scrap freshwater principlesPita Tipene says the crucial principles need to stay: 'Without water we have nothing.'20 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Pop-up rubbish centre to keep tourist hotspot cleanThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWarm Christmas for far North, but rain could dampen the big dayMetService says Far North will be warm at Christmas, but rain's a possibility20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwaters' sour taste in Kaitāia - no water yet from $15M-plus projectKaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the far North - rubbish bin for Russell, PlunketLine nurses on call and free bus serviceNews snippets from the Far North.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets new speed limits as part of safety planTe Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBusinesses' heartbreak over Brynderwyn closure: 'It will destroy March trading'The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.20 Dec 03:55 AM
Northern AdvocateTears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house planThe state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.20 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateGot hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for NorthlandWhat can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?20 Dec 12:50 AM
Northern Advocate'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police actionPolice impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.20 Dec 12:27 AM
Northern AdvocateYour last-minute eco-friendly Christmas gifting guideSelf-confessed environmentalist Brodie Stone has some ideas better for the planet.19 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hitsNo open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.19 Dec 07:44 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increaseVictim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.19 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in KaiparaThe number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi makes unlikely bedfellow in Bay of IslandsThe iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.19 Dec 03:25 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads Rd reopened after crash caused temporary closureRoads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.19 Dec 02:28 AM
Northern AdvocateBrynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirmsEaster is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.19 Dec 01:08 AM
Northern AdvocateUnplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruptionA Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.19 Dec 12:52 AM
Northern AdvocateRuakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'18 Dec 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator saysThere are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.18 Dec 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateMichael Cunningham's news photos of 2023Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's favourite news photos of the year. 18 Dec 10:46 PM
Northern AdvocateMichael Cunningham's photos of 2023Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham’s favourite sports images he took during the year.18 Dec 09:48 PM
Northern AdvocateXmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation missionThe trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: First responders call for care on roads; man believed to have been stabbedThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOne wedding, so many disastersKevin Page finds the road to wedded bliss is paved with challenges.18 Dec 04:03 PM
Northern AdvocatePeria School celebrates success at prizegivingThe event was also a chance to farewell students.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closedNews snippets from the Far North.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCaregiving qualifications for nine at Kaitāia's Switzer Residential Care homeKaitāia’s Switzer Residential Care staff gain new skills in 2023.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Not acceptable': Calls for calm as abuse toward Northland roadworkers escalatesNorthland roadworkers plead for calm as abuse through worksites increases.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dockAbel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.18 Dec 12:04 AM
