Northern Advocate'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsensConstruction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest homeRomance is in the air for 99-year-old Felicia and 88-year-old Dennam Dette. Video / Brodie StoneWatch25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old brideDennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew solar battery farm could get Northland up and running faster after a blackoutMeridian's new facility can power 60,000 homes, boosting Northland's grid.25 May 03:51 AM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in KaikoheThe man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.25 May 02:26 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek new leads following snatching of 33 designer dogs Police seek information on 19 dogs, 14 puppies and three parrots taken near Whangārei.24 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal actor stars in gripping crime thriller theatre debut 'Wrest' explores motherhood's hidden darker side through a crime thriller.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near MatakoheThe latest news bites from around the region.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The power of one name Opinion: Mononymous means having one name and one only.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHouse gutted by fire in Maungatūroto, one person hospitalisedThe fire is believed to have been caused by a fault in the home's fireplace.23 May 03:38 AM
Northern AdvocateAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
Northern Advocate'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employedWonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.22 May 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parentsThe Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.22 May 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'They're people just like us': Onerahi resident supports vehicle dwellersRachel Aldridge defends vehicle dwellers, calling them part of the community.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEducation’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.22 May 07:46 AM
Northern Advocate Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freezeThe Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments. 22 May 07:25 AM
Northern Advocate'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviewsThe Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.22 May 06:59 AM
Northern Advocate'Harder on the younger generation': Will Budget changes push Kiwis overseas? The public share their thoughts on changes to Best Start, KiwiSaver and student loans. 22 May 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?22 May 05:39 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cutFollow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here. 22 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhy the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policyMeanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.22 May 04:36 AM
Northern AdvocateNearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new testA 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.22 May 04:34 AM
Northern AdvocateYou have 5 weeks as clock ticks on max KiwiSaver Govt top-up. And soon you'll need to pay moreWhat KiwiSaver changes mean as you and your employer pay more, and the Govt pays less.22 May 04:14 AM
Northern AdvocatePM says Budget ‘backs growth’, Labour claims KiwiSaver cuts make workers up to $66k worse off'National backs growth and I’m telling you, Labour wants to tax it,' the PM said today.22 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGovt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said. 22 May 03:32 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start paymentsBest Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.22 May 03:14 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGovt offers $200m for would-be gas investorsShane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.22 May 02:41 AM
Northern AdvocatePay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.22 May 02:13 AM
