Northern AdvocateArmed Offenders Squad and Eagle stood down from police operation seeking wanted personA motorist at the scene said police told them the operation was "gun-related".01 Oct 01:51 AM
Northern AdvocateSix measles cases confirmed in Northland as contacts isolateTwo new measles cases have been identified in the Bay of Islands.01 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on bus granted electronic bail, keeps name secretThe 27-year-old's next court appearance is in December. 30 Sep 11:39 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen archer from Far North on the riseCorban Thorpe first tried archery aged 10 at a Bay of Islands club event.30 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow far should cat controls go to save endangered species?Bay Bush Action is pushing for a nationwide ban on breeding Bengal cats.30 Sep 10:24 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's tiniest babies benefit from success of breast milk bankThe milk bank had to get a freezer after donations poured in for Northland babies.30 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow a $90k fraud unravelled a lifelong friendshipElaine McHardy siphoned nearly $90,000 from the aviation company she owned with friends.30 Sep 07:40 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead, one critical after late-night Far North crashEmergency services were called to the crash about 11.15pm in Ōhaeawai.30 Sep 06:29 PM
Northern AdvocateMeasles warning after Bay of Islands school show identified as exposure siteNorthland’s childhood vaccination rate is the country’s lowest, at 62%.30 Sep 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNaut shows off new electric propulsion system for boats, clocks up offshore salesA Whangārei-based start-up hits the Waitematā.30 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Fair bit of damage': Ambulance hit in Northland highway crashState Highway 1 at Whakapara was closed while the scene was cleared.30 Sep 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek information from public as charges laid over Oakleigh SH1 crash A 35-year-old appeared in court for allegedly failing to stop and several other charges.30 Sep 12:49 AM
Northern AdvocateNext step: Russell considers World Heritage nomination processAbout 200 residents gathered to debate Russell's World Heritage ambitions.30 Sep 12:09 AM
Northern Advocate'Way too close': Families fear quarry plan will bring dust and noise to doorstepSome homes sit just 20m from the proposed quarry boundary.29 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Could Mrs P be the Briscoes Lady’s heir apparent?Her plan includes touring stores in a caravan painted in Briscoes colours.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCloser to home: Cancer Society confirms 20-room lodge to be built in WhangāreiThe lodge will enable cancer patients to use the new radiation oncology facility.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders rush to get measles shots after Bay of Islands case confirmedOnly about 60% of Northlanders are vaccinated, well below the 95% target.29 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocateHato Hone St John EMT on what it's like to save a life - and why you should learn howHato Hone St John has launched Shocktober in a bid to encourage life-saving education.28 Sep 10:45 PM
Northern AdvocateArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
Northern Advocate'The worst is behind us': Agents see Northland property confidence returningNorthland property sale prices were down 3.2% in August but agents say it's the bottom.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshopsOPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.28 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeeds of change: How a setback grew into a thriving Northland food storyShe will host a farm-to-table event during the month-long Savour Northland.27 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomeless dilemma: Council weighs support or trespass at old Warehouse siteAround 15 whānau sleep in cars at the site each night, some with lean-tos.27 Sep 07:30 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek sightings of vehicle after couch allegedly set alight outside houseAll five people sleeping inside the home escaped unharmed during the blaze.27 Sep 01:49 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front lineMonte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Absolute arrogance from the council': Election hoardings row continuesJonathan Natusch says FNDC unlawfully removed hoardings from Kerikeri Heritage Bypass.26 Sep 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettBeer, boards and a net: What a day whitebaiting really looks likeFour of the five native whitebait species are now classed as endangered.26 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Clocks go forward this weekend as daylight saving time beginsThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateActivist sentenced over Te Papa Treaty protest, ordered to pay $1500Te Papa said the protest caused $15,000 in damage to the Treaty display.26 Sep 08:15 AM
Northern Advocate'It wasn’t just me': Child describes pattern of hitting in OT caregivers’ homeGirl says sister was hit with a vacuum cleaner pipe, restrained and had finger pulled. 26 Sep 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei dad in critical condition after rescuing kids from Melbourne fireJames Bell suffered severe burns after smashing a window to save his son from the flames.26 Sep 05:01 AM
