Northern AdvocateBeware! Northland east coast beaches to be battered by big swellsSwells of up to 3m have been issued for the entire east coast of the North Island.18 Jan 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Anxious, worried and fearful': Residents open up about Kāinga Ora developmentsKāinga Ora says it has high standards for its new homes, which will benefit tenants.18 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kiwifruit jobs up for grabs; Waitangi Day volunteers neededThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman found in wheelchair by police on SH1 reunited with familyPolice tonight confirmed the woman had been reunited with her family and is safe and well.18 Jan 08:25 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat the?! Discovery of unusual snake-like animal mystifies dogwalkers'The way it was lying made it look like a snake. Neither of us wanted to get too close...'18 Jan 04:25 AM
Northern AdvocateFans proving popular as sales spike amid humid weatherBad news - muggy overnight temperatures will continue until Sunday.18 Jan 03:51 AM
Northern AdvocateSafety changes at popular swimming lake upset some locals; changes made after deathPole barriers and warning signs placed at the lake are only placed for safety reasons.18 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 blocked by two-car crash at TopuniThe crash between Auckland and Whangārei occurred at midday on Thursday.18 Jan 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocateMan drowns at popular Northland beachThe man was reportedly pulled unconscious from the water.17 Jan 11:51 PM
Northern AdvocateDedicated volunteer's last act helps family devastated by fireA house-lot of goods has been donated in honour of Eric Bettridge.17 Jan 10:46 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: NCEA pass rates drop; gas cylinder catches fireThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'She was purple': Teenagers happy to help rescue diver at PātauaA young couple were among those who helped rescue diver Potoz Morunga Rudolph.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Going wild out west; Rotary Club seeking youthful applicantsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri Mission Station lily flowers after nine years dormantAfter nine years dormant, Far North historic home gets lily blossom.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agentAaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePools out for summer: No public swimming pool in Kaitāia as opening delayedKaitāia’s new swimming pools won't open until March.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Mea Motu up for Halberg, kai fund open and bowling club leaseNews snippets from the Far North.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I'm not doing well with this': Pet rabbit killed in Poroti fireThe garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.17 Jan 02:56 AM
Northern AdvocateQuick action by the public helps foil burglary at sports shopAfter calls from witnesses, police arrived on the scene only seconds later.17 Jan 01:04 AM
Northern Advocate$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental workNgāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species16 Jan 08:23 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia shearer part of three-man world record attemptWorld record attempt for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey.16 Jan 07:40 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Serious crash closes Tarewa Rd; Extravaganza Fair on this weekendThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomeless trespassed from downtown Whangārei streetsA homeless man says he is prevented from accessing the city's only day shelter.16 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSchoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older studentTeen's evidence: 'He pulled me into the bathroom and told me I have to do what he says'.16 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei road reopens following crash, patient transported to hospitalThe incident, involving two vehicles, occurred on Tarewa Rd, Morningside.16 Jan 02:21 AM
Northern Advocate'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''16 Jan 01:47 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
Northern AdvocateJudge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'15 Jan 09:18 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents start petition to halt Kāinga Ora project in WhangāreiResidents in Kensington are hoping to halt all Kāinga Ora's projects in the area.15 Jan 05:44 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Tinopai Wharf closed; out-of-control burn-off sparks fire callThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOpinion: Never too late for Christmas ham"I decided to make things a little easier ... and go without."15 Jan 04:02 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North: Dog surgery, walkway formalised, college enrolling and diver namedNews snippets from the Far North15 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North schools get road safety lessons and hi-vis gearHi-vis vests have been donated to Far North schools.15 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFall in suicide figures resembles a positive change, says Northland clinical therapistNorthland's falling suspected suicide rates and numbers are a positive for the region.15 Jan 04:00 PM
