OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Dirt bikes went from weekend fun to a threat on our streets and tracksPolice urge the public to photograph dirt bikers and upload footage to 105.04 Feb 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Earth Tongue bring one-night-only hometown show to KerikeriThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.04 Feb 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed his stepfather after meds were changedRita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.04 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2026: Luxon says iwi talks positive as he denies Government is anti-MāoriLuxon concedes Act's Treaty Principles Bill was 'incredibly challenging' for Māori.04 Feb 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US universityThe couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.04 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTiny Northland town becomes centre of ‘impressive’ low petrol pricesAA’s Terry Collins says the price war proves strong competition cuts fuel costs.03 Feb 07:58 PM
Northern AdvocateShane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP’s resignation not being toldFormer minister Peeni Henare has said he is leaving politics after 12 years.03 Feb 07:35 PM
Northern AdvocateDengue surge in Pacific: Travellers warned as more Kiwis return infectedMore than 500 dengue cases have been reported in the Cook Islands since May 22.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘One week to live’ – NZSA short story judges praise Whangārei writer's powerful taleWhangārei writer Michael Botur won in 2025 with 'One Week to Live'.03 Feb 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's most stolen cars in 2025: Is yours on the list?Thieves are targeting older vehicles that lack modern systems, according to AMI. 03 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateState of emergency lifted for Whangaruru coast, recovery phase beginsRoad convoys and detours are in place while slips like the one at Helena Bay are cleared.03 Feb 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenni MortimerThe numbers that show why school holidays are now impossible for working parentsPolicy has remained unchanged for 18 years, and working parents are facing a huge deficit.03 Feb 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangaruru coast open for Waitangi weekend holidaymakersHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe remain open despite the Russell Rd closure.03 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFacebook Marketplace row sparks dramatic chase in Far NorthA car carrying three youths was spiked after it allegedly chased another for almost 40km. 02 Feb 11:44 PM
Northern Advocate‘A significant blow’: Botulism outbreak kills up to 80 rare pāteke ducksThe outbreak has killed up to 3% of New Zealand's entire pāteke population.02 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSenior Labour MP considers future as large iwi returns to WaitangiOne of the country's largest iwi is heading to Waitangi as a senior Labour MP mulls future02 Feb 09:32 PM
Northern Advocate'Thin end of the wedge': Fears of disconnect as NZ Post pulls services in NorthlandGrey Power secretary Bruce Crowther believes access to services is worsening in Northland.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Hospital release, new armchair, total collapse – Family finds laughter again'All I can hear is the sound of my ... family laughing hysterically ... music to my ears.'02 Feb 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland angler lands 279kg swordfish and pending record in gruelling 7-hour battle'I honestly didn’t think I’d get through it,' Paihia's Helen Horrocks says.02 Feb 05:06 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Pāti Māori expulsion: Party offered to retake vote on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's membership ahead of court hearingThe hearing comes just days before Waitangi celebrations. 02 Feb 03:40 AM
Northern AdvocateElectric boats by Northland firm transform daily life on remote Samoan islandsThe solar and battery-powered boats are described as a "blessing" in Samoa.02 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three othersThe crash happened on January 24, south of Whangārei, leaving three others injured. 01 Feb 09:40 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthpower drone inspections over Whangārei and Kaipara: What residents need to knowDrones will fly over lines in February and March, not film private homes.01 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles BillOPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman part of first all-female crew to sail non-stop around worldHer time beat Sir Peter Blake's 74-day New Zealand record by more than 16 days.01 Feb 01:10 AM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay Hill slip repairs could cost more than $10mThe landslide dumped more than 200,000 tonnes of debris onto the road.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Ruakākā's new hydrogen hub is cutting carbon before it even opensConstruction will take just three months and create work for about 50 people.31 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We’re still fighting': Hīkoi to Waitangi pushes rights of next generationThe march from Cape Rēinga to Waitangi to fight for rights will keep the US in mind.30 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWatch: From hīkoi to High Court – Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyaltyEru Kapa-Kingi has helped organise a march, Toitū Te Aroha, in central Auckland today.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom roller coaster to rewards: Why this pair won’t go back to a 9 to 5 jobCouple shares highs and lows of going self-employed in their 20s.30 Jan 04:00 PM
