Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Derelict wharf removed; Mangawhai Tavern Market set for SaturdayThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancerBrett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateIt's serious money: Questions raised over taxpayer money funding free vouchers for private clinicsAn ED consultant asks why White Cross vouchers are being funded instead of more staff.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater successThe men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Dog bylaw attracts mass feedback; urgent upgrades to Ōkiato car ferry rampThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: New faces for Pompallier MissionThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.23 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why don’t we care enough to use seatbelts and child restraints properly?We need to take note of our road fatalities where a lack of restraints were an issue.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on SaturdayAsthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBusiness cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incidentBig $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of IslandsThree-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Herstory of Women's Rugby' Black Ferns exhibition on displayKaitāia hosting exhibition on history of Black Ferns23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexingAnimal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBig medal return for Kaitāia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club at Northern ChampsKaitāia club wins big at national comp, despite only opening 15 months ago.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVictim allegedly forced to dig her own grave: Two more charged in kidnapping caseThe victim was allegedly subjected to numerous assaults and forced to dig her own grave.23 Aug 08:05 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stickGrandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.23 Aug 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLetter penned to WDC and Kāinga Ora over Kensington social housing proposalThere's concerns around the proposed size of the buildings, traffic issues and stormwater.23 Aug 03:20 AM
Northern AdvocateDawn raids short film tackles one of NZ’s darkest periodsShort film shows the events from the raw perspective of those who had to hide.22 Aug 10:05 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: We could be the answer to the problem of unlocking economic potentialOPINION: Keep asking, “Who could help us with this?” It could be us.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighterFirefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCompulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators sayThe one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Sunflower competition sprouts; Green Party events lined upThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDun Mihaka remembered as a relentless fighter for justiceTe reo Māori advocate and Māori rights activist Te Ringa Mangu 'Dun' Mihaka has died.22 Aug 07:42 AM
Northern AdvocateWho dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolenA reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.22 Aug 03:05 AM
Northern Advocate'They've been missing for about 200 years': Giant wētā return to Bay of IslandsOver 300 juvenile wētāpunga were released onto two islands in the Bay of Islands.22 Aug 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateHokianga hui first step in new Northland biodiversity protection pilotNorthland has been chosen as one of three Government pilot regions.21 Aug 10:13 PM
Northern AdvocateFull day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! FestivalBay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHome of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attackKaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian BatchelorThe claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKāitāia Christmas parade organisers say event at riskPoor crowd behaviour, lack of resources risk shelving popular community Xmas event21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Fatal for the sector': Percentage of funding for Northland GPs revealedNorthland GPs hit out at Te Whatu Ora over funding shortfall.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNothing beats history between old matesCatching up with an old friend made my day, and his.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Hospice donation, Lotto win and cat control helpNews snippets from across the Far North.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAt 75, most have retired - but it means a new Mangōnui restaurant for 'retired' winemakerNew fine-dining place in Mangōnui to feature award-winning wines made by owner.21 Aug 05:00 PM