Northern Advocate'No services': Whangārei pensioners facing $7000-a-year bill protest rising ratesWhangārei District Council is mulling a 10.7% general rates rise, plus extra charges.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Budget boosts for disability sector but gaps remain This Budget isn’t nearly as brutal for the disability sector as announcements last year. 30 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'My health is suffering': Man's housing plea as he lives in tent with dogsJohn has lived in a tent since March 30, with no water or power.30 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdictsFive ex-partners testified he raped, beat, and assaulted them.30 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville has almost no water left: Residents told to conserveDargaville's 5000 residents were asked to stop using water this morning.30 May 01:44 AM
Northern AdvocateBargaining over nature: Windfarm got go-ahead after increased funding offer to DoC Conservationist calls for transparency on $640,000 bittern protection fund.30 May 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara water breakDargaville is desperately short of water thanks to significant main breaks in the raw water line, such as this one on Kaihu Woods Rd. Video / SuppliedWatch29 May 10:46 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name 21-year-old man killed in Whangārei crashSeth Dundass, 21, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'. 29 May 09:17 PM
Northern AdvocateNZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarityClosures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.29 May 04:32 AM
Northern Advocate100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, NorthlandA strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.28 May 06:22 PM
Northern AdvocateNew football centre in Tikipunga set to grow Northland's gameThe Northland Football Hub has a covered deck which will overlook a new artificial turf.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Musical brings local talent to Turner Centre The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.28 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Drenched in blood': Fire chief awarded bravery medal after violent hospital ordealZak Bristow recognised for his actions in protecting staff and patients.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Misjudging petrolhead passion Let’s celebrate the car as one of the greatest innovations of the modern world.28 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe rising toll of pokies and online gambling in NorthlandAbout $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.28 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last dayPolice are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.28 May 06:28 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.28 May 12:48 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Trapping efforts are revitalising kiwi habitatsSince 2024, 120,520 pests have been trapped by Kiwi Coast's network.27 May 09:41 PM
Northern Advocate'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicideDaniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.27 May 05:29 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spreadBiosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.27 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHeart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialistHealth NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.26 May 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Misstep in recovery journey brings unexpected challengeOPINION: A local resident thanked us for providing the afternoon's entertainment.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beachHer mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGourmet food business slashes prices amid rising costsWild West Gourmet cut Worcester sauce prices by 55%, relishes by 39%.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phoneGreenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.26 May 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateName suppressed for man accused in murder of Parakao localThe 26-year-old man charged with murdering Geoffrey Ware appeared in court on Monday.26 May 04:20 AM
Northern AdvocateOver 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinarIt has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.26 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Exceptional care': Whangārei home marks 80 years of aged careOriginally bought in 1945, the home now cares for 55 mixed-gender residents.26 May 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland social workers under strain amid high caseloadsThe PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.26 May 12:39 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat Northlanders need to know as severe weather loomsStormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.25 May 11:46 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stallsThe council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.25 May 11:40 PM
