PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCelebrating Matariki with the Maramataka QueenMaramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rinkThe mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil approves under-pressure budget including rates rise'This year’s annual budget is one of compromise.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cutFuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWorld Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland schools spending money from budgets to help hungry familiesKidsCan CEO: "We can’t keep up with demand, and that’s devastating"30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The plumber’s mission, to defy water, to hold it in check, to enable a worldOPINION: Plumbers are the true water gods of the world.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: It’s all in our state of mindWith the right attitude and action steps, we can develop a growth mindset.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMatariki brings Whangārei marae and Blomfield Special School together"We are celebrating the first Matariki Puanga event at the marae in Blomfield’s history"30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLight shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidaysYour guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays30 Jun 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai coupleNorthland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.30 Jun 02:13 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 Dome Valley to remain closed over weekendDome Valley is to remain closed over the weekend and reopen early next week.29 Jun 11:27 PM
Northern AdvocateWild weather on the way for NorthlandNorthlanders should batten down the hatches tonight as wild weather approaches.29 Jun 09:43 PM
Northern AdvocateEnd in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' sagaWhangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoastal retreat may be best long-term option for storm-affected communitiesDevelopment allowed 50 years ago in some areas would be treated differently today.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Council investment; Māori voters can switch electoral rollThe latest news bites from around the region.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friendScorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCelebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport furtherThe New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomegrown lawyer's free legal clinics to help those in need prove popularJunior lawyer Keegan Jones said the demand for legal advice has been eye-opening.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meetingThe cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.29 Jun 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: Luxon hits the pre-campaign trail to build political muscleOPINION: The smell of the election is in the air as National's leader meets the people.29 Jun 08:14 AM
Northern AdvocateNational leader Christopher Luxon visits KerikeriNational leader Christopher Luxon visits Kerikeri. Video / Northern AdvocateWatch29 Jun 05:54 AM
Northern Advocate$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga HarbourHokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.29 Jun 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhere's the rest? Principal says'no' to latest pay offerThe first pay increase of 6 per cent would occur on July 3.28 Jun 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateTime to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health servicesHokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Have we become desensitised to our road toll?OPINION: It’s a phenomenon known as psychic numbing.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell or Kororāreka? Historic town on cusp of finding out name fateA final decision on the fate of Russell's name may be mere weeks away.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry JulyHe's now hoping to help educate adults about taking responsibility for their own health.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Matariki celebrations set to shine; popular boating regatta bails on RussellThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Released kiwi killed by dog; dentist clinics roll into DargavilleThe latest news bites from around the region.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHousing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressuresMedian weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncillors vote to extend lease for rescue chopper baseA new building has also been approved for the community-owned life-saving service.28 Jun 03:31 AM
Northern AdvocateBusted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in WhangāreiHe came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.28 Jun 01:21 AM