Northern AdvocateNorthland special economic zoneRegional Development Minister Shane Jones explains how a special economic zone could help Northland, and New Zealand, grow economically. Video / Denise PiperWatch05 Aug 03:12 AM
Northern AdvocateThinking big: Plans to boost Northland with a special economic zoneTax incentives and self-consenting could fire-up Northland, Shane Jones says.05 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow love and laughter have sustained Neil and Zoe through the decadesNeil and Zoe Olsen are beloved in the Peria community.04 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA life well lived: Celebrating Neil and Zoe Olsen of PeriaCherished members of the Peria community, Neil and Zoe Olsen, have earned deep respect and affection from generations of locals. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch04 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Cheaper than supermarkets': Trust's new mission for accessible foodCheaper butter is next on the list for Taimahi Trust's expanding store.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The great tsunami alert and my heroic journey to the beachMy phone blared a tsunami warning while my wife was at the beach.04 Aug 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two Northland players win $12,672 in Lotto Second Division drawThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Aug 04:28 PM
Northern AdvocateMt Eden inmate Robert Fitzpatrick named as alleged murder victimA 32-year-old man has been charged with Fitzpatrick's murder.04 Aug 07:12 AM
Northern AdvocateConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
Northern AdvocateOperator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plantThe operator was trespassed from Kāeo’s treatment plant over unpaid rent.04 Aug 02:44 AM
Northern AdvocateEngineer honoured for leadership in empowering women in constructionArden Hermans founded Girls in Infrastructure to share how "cool" the industry is.04 Aug 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualificationTwo new qualifications at Year 12, 13 will replace NCEA after a series of damning reports.04 Aug 12:10 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek sightings of gold Toyota after aggravated robberyPolice say three males stormed an address on Pouto Rd and assaulted a man on July 18. 03 Aug 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNCEA performance: See how every high school ranks as Govt scraps qualificationExplore the key achievement trends in our interactive.03 Aug 11:05 PM
Northern AdvocateToddler found in suitcase on Northland bus, woman chargedThe child was in the luggage compartment for nearly an hour, wearing only a nappy.03 Aug 10:27 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia water project blows budget by millions, delayed 9 yearsThe Kaitāia water project took 14 years, far longer than the expected five.03 Aug 10:25 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
Northern Advocate$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaranaki Bulls dominate Northland Taniwha in NPC openerJacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens dazzled with a key backhand pass for a try.03 Aug 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Game-changer' road machine: Thousands of potholes fixed in NorthlandThe Multipatcher repairs potholes quickly, often taking as little as a minute.03 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attractionLong renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade. 02 Aug 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Holy cow!': Northland man finds $200k Lotto ticketA Northland man found an unclaimed $200,000 Lotto ticket in his glovebox.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice continue appeal a year after Northland mum’s murderJo Lauaki’s body was found between Omamari and Aranga beaches on August 2 last year.02 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBlood, sweat and tears: Doco highlights gym's life-changing impactInternational Film Festival documentary follows kickboxers' transformative journey. 01 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Nightmare' Kāinga Ora tenancy ordeal ends in $28k victory for retireesThe dilapidated driveway caused one of the tenant's to fall and break her shoulder.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Barely surviving': Kiwi midwife urges global intervention in GazaThe Whangārei midwife worked in Gaza at a ravaged hospital delivering 1000 babies a month.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateQuick-thinking camera operators stop Kaitāia burglary attemptPolice said camera operators spotted two people hanging around an alley on Thursday night.01 Aug 04:15 AM
Northern Advocate'Inspirational': Small town's world-class arts venue turns 20Kerikeri's Turner Centre boasts a 400-seat theatre and 1000-capacity event space.01 Aug 01:42 AM
Northern AdvocateMāori role in new Northland water services company sparks concernsThe FNDC voted 9:2 to join Northland's water services restructure.31 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Utterly frightening': Northland woman stung 50 times by waspsThe woman warns others to be wary after she was attacked while walking on Ruakākā Beach.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Something special': Students brighten day for rest home residentsSix students from Te Kamo Intermediate visited Radius Rimu Park in Whangārei.31 Jul 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate'Strong and unusual currents' forecast to continue overnightKiwis are being urged to 'treat the threat as real'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
