Northern AdvocateLost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music'You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour'.05 Sep 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland candidates meetings set for local elections 2025Local body elections voting opens on September 9 and closes on October 11.05 Sep 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMicro-quakes, big questions: Northland's unexpected seismic activityA 1.6-magnitude quake in the Far North renewed interest in hidden faults.04 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Animal rescuers says dogs are treated as possessions rather than family in Northland.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Zespri virtual adventure returns to promote youth wellbeingThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Zero tolerance': Grenade and meth bust at Whangārei homeTwo people face court tomorrow over unlawful possession charges.04 Sep 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice catch teen biker after 'catch me if ya can' tauntA 14-year-old challenged police online, leading to his capture in Whangārei.04 Sep 05:16 AM
Northern AdvocateNew facility aims to transform lives of vulnerable children in NorthlandStand Tū Māia currently has more than 400 families on its waitlist for help nationally.04 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'End of the reign': Decades-long Pākiri sand mining battle ends as company eyes up new locationBut, MBL will need to be prepared for a new battle with Bream Bay locals.04 Sep 01:28 AM
Northern Advocate'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 AM
Northern Advocate'All good things': Skincare brand thrives on nature and authenticityNudi Point won Best in Anti-Ageing at Verve’s Best in Beauty 2025 awards.04 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Incredible endorsement': Northland dog grooming brand wins US awardHolistic Hound's grooming bar won an award at the USA Pet Innovation Awards.03 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate50th Memorial service for the 1975 Northland sea tragedy involving freighter Capitaine BougainvilleFrenchman Jean-Raymond Thomas reads the names of those who perished, including his wife, baby daughter and two stepchildren, at the 50th memorial for Capitaine Bougainville.Watch03 Sep 08:19 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Volunteer group marks 25 years of conservation successThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.03 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonOpinion: Do election signs really influence voting outcomes?Roadside signs provide a means of name recognition.03 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern Advocate'Cold, wet and hungry' tramper located in Western Hills after evening rescueThe tourist misjudged the time it took to walk a track in Whangārei. 03 Sep 05:57 AM
Northern Advocate'Fun challenge': Shy Northlander excels in bikini competitionsChloe Mackay won the bikini novice category at the ICN Hawkes Bay Championships.02 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateI’m a teacher with incurable cancer – I can show students there’s more to life than traumaStacey Schultz says she is teaching them life lessons they wouldn't otherwise experience. 02 Sep 10:59 PM
Northern Advocate50 years on: Remembering the Capitaine Bougainville tragedyThe ship caught fire amid a storm, leading to an evacuation in perilous conditions.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei Bridge Club raises $1000 on Daffodil DayThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice concerned for missing Whangārei man last seen three weeks agoThe 34-year-old was reported missing from his Kensington home on Monday. 02 Sep 04:26 AM
Northern Advocate'Peddling misery': Police bust meth supply in Northland operationNine have been charged so far in the sweeping operation. 02 Sep 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateGreen light for two new solar-to-hydrogen farms in NorthlandTwo new 5MW solar-to-hydrogen farms set for Northland.02 Sep 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRoads, rates and Māori wards: Tangiteroria hears from four would-be mayorsAbout 50 people attended the meeting in Tangiteroria on Monday night.02 Sep 12:31 AM
Northern AdvocateHidden defences: Northland's crucial WWII role uncovered 80 years after war's endWaitangi served as the operational base for the 4th North Auckland Battalion.01 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil rejects push for judicial review of Sweetwater Aquifer projectCouncillors voted 5-4 against a judicial review of the Sweetwater project.01 Sep 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: When DIY goes wrong and costs go upTo soften the financial blow, a small coffee was chosen over a large.01 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.01 Sep 06:04 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North residents face stricter animal-keeping rulesThe bylaw requires cats over four months to be microchipped and desexed.01 Sep 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'No intentional force': Officer cleared in Whangārei retrial over assault caseThe incident left Mathew Sinclair with head injuries during an arrest.31 Aug 11:54 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland expert shares spring gardening tips for sustainable successAnna Dadson encourages observing your garden before planting.31 Aug 11:00 PM
