Northern Advocate'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuseThe kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.23 Mar 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncil to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvencyWithout the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.23 Mar 05:22 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei views wanted on big 10.9pc rates rise after Cyclone GabrielleWhangārei ratepayers are facing a10.9 per cent rates rise after widespread cyclone damage.23 Mar 05:04 AM
Northern AdvocateNPC Cup draw excites Northland coachNorthland host Canterbury in the NPC opener in Whangārei.23 Mar 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateElderly Northland man jailed for historic child sex abuse crimes‘Abhorrent’ historical child sex offences see Northland man jailed.22 Mar 11:39 PM
Northern AdvocateBoxing: Lani Daniels goes up a gear on ESPN world rankingsESPN released its latest rankings and Daniels rose from no. 2 to top spot.22 Mar 09:57 PM
Northern AdvocateWorld speedgolf champ Jamie Reid playing in Northland this weekendWaipū to host North Island Speedgolf Open, with reigning world champ among players.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Northland Kauri head coach hits the ground runningRawinia Everitt has big plans for the Northland Kauri.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateI really like the old rotten ones now: Northland mum returns dilapidated homes to former gloryNorthland mum Lisa Gardyne reveals how she returns derelict homes to their former glory.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFlying Toasters fundraising to compete at international competitionWhangārei Aquabot team to compete at an international competition in the US.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle billRepairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Mint’ conditions forecast for Ninety Mile Beach as iconic snapper comp returnsMassive swells on Wednesday favoured the fish but that's expected to change in final days.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Lensman captures the magic of natureThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'It’s a deep letdown for the communities' Disappointment over alcohol reform delay'Corporations profit handsomely, but pay a minuscule amount towards social damage'22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returnsNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper BonanzaWednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.22 Mar 05:47 AM
Northern Advocate'Disgraceful': Woman bit officer's hand to the bone, fracturing itA female police officer required several weeks off work following the assault.22 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateStudent in critical condition after getting hit by a car while trying to catch busEmergency services rushed to the scene at 7.30am today.22 Mar 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with assaulting Whangārei court security officerA man has been charged with assaulting a court security officer.22 Mar 12:25 AM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonTough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politicsEmilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCall for more police after CBD assaults riseThe number of assaults reported in Whangārei Central has risen in the last year.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, ŌtiriaOld Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona IronmanLong-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offencesNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pestsViews sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMaking the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at schoolToo many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe Bonanza’s back: Record crowd on Ninety Mile Beach for iconic fishing comp1200 anglers are contesting a cash prize pool of $72,000 plus big spot prizes.21 Mar 05:09 AM
Northern Advocate‘Human error’ to blame for raw chicken served to students'Human error' was to blame for the incident, an inquiry by the food supplier found.21 Mar 03:22 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei man turns life around after assaulting homeless personA judge expressed her hope to offender who assaulted homeless man.21 Mar 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after Kerikeri crashPolice are conducting inquiries on behalf of the coroner.21 Mar 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei Hospital's Covid-19 procedures under the spotlightTe Whatu Ora Northland denied staff were knowingly exposing people to Covid.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland - Another shearing win; farm enviro awards and explore Matapouri estuaryNews snippets from Northland20 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDancing dog performs for 102-year-old Northlander Nell Day on her birthdayNellie Elizabeth Betsy received a visit from Lucy the dancing dog on her 102nd birthday.20 Mar 04:00 PM
