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 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 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 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
Northern AdvocateTeen on learner licence doing twice the speed limit crashed and killed his mateBrodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.15 Jan 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at PātauaPotoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.15 Jan 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies in Whangārei workplace incident, initially reported as truck crashWorkSafe has been advised of the incident.15 Jan 01:10 AM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe Foodbank and Fresh Start Family Services & Foodbank Kaitāia get funding boost from ZKaitāia and Kaikohe charities get $21,000 from Z Energy campaign15 Jan 12:41 AM
Northern Advocate'We can't get them': Northland shops and markets struggle to source applesCan't find any apples at your local shop? The Advocate reveals why.14 Jan 11:43 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei Heads artist showcases local landscapes; shellfish back on menu in Far NorthThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Jan 11:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom boat-mad boy to superyacht captainClark arrived in Ōpua as captain of one of the world’s most exclusive superyachts.14 Jan 10:05 PM
Northern AdvocateHe loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patchIncreasing numbers of Northland kids are taking up gardening. We meet one of the youngest.14 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employeesThe women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.14 Jan 05:00 PM
