Northern Advocate'Smells like a swamp': Residents still shun Paihia tap water for bottledA new plant with carbon dosing is only expected to be designed by 2026.05 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Game changer': AI traps revolutionise battle against possums in NorthlandOne AI trap in Whangārei Heads caught 28 possums in just 14 days.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dress dash: Why we are racing the length of the island for Mrs P Opinion: No. 1 Son’s wedding in the Bay of Plenty is set for late February.05 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
Northern Advocate$1.9m boost puts new Ruakākā surf club a step closer to realityConstruction could start in August and is expected to take about 18 months.05 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the Puzzleman of New ZealandLouis Toorenburg was a toddler when given a puzzle that started a lifelong obsession.05 Jan 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFree fun vs $100k lease: Whangārei parents fight for kids’ play spaceParents say it is one of the few free, indoor, year-round spaces for tamariki.04 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBed desperation: Accommodation squeeze costs city major hockey eventThe 10-day Vantage Black Sticks Tri-Series was set to bring $5.1m in economic benefit.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: North kindies lead the way with sunflower project The latest news bites from around the region.04 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei 9yo fundraiser named Fred Hollows Humanity Awards finalistHolly Buchanan, 9, raised money for World Vision with a talent show.04 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'She was just so happy': Missing dog Rimu reunited with owner days after yacht capsizeThe curly-coated retriever was still wearing her bright orange lifejacket.04 Jan 02:29 AM
Northern AdvocateSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo dead after 'water-related incident' at Northland beachPolice were called to the beach near Dargaville at about 6.50pm Saturday.03 Jan 07:12 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei's friendly Barbary (collared) dovesTheir tameness, boldness, and sheer numbers got us wondering: what’s the story behind these birds? Are they escapees, descendants of someone’s backyard flock?Watch03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow wild doves made themselves at home in Northland Experts say the friendly birds can be traced back to dovecotes kept by wealthy landowners.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFour in hospital after SH1 Brynderwyn crash, road reopensTwo of the four injured people are in a critical condition.03 Jan 04:03 AM
Northern AdvocateHeavy hail in Auckland, torrential rain, lightning on way for upper North IslandA swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.03 Jan 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocateSerious crash closes SH1 near Brynderwyns, multiple people injuredThe two-vehicle crash was reported about 12.45pm03 Jan 12:24 AM
Northern AdvocateSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a barefoot kid became one of the country’s top defence lawyersArthur Fairley, who has almost 900 trials under his belt, says law is like a test match.02 Jan 09:21 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy big-name shows keep bypassing Northland’s stagesNorthland missing out on major national tours reignites calls for a larger theatre.02 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPatricia Fenton: After the war: A generation’s reality Her war bride mother-in-law swapped London life for a Bay of Plenty cowshed.02 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateSchool short story competition: A homeschooled artist and a forgotten toy bearThe judges were impressed with the variety of themes. 02 Jan 03:30 PM
OpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The simple old watch making me face time, age and what comes nextOPINION: The writer has worn the same simple watch he bought in Christchurch since 1988.02 Jan 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
Northern AdvocateRemote, resilient, remarkable: What keeps Far North's Te Hāpua goingFamilies drive 90 minutes one-way to Kaitāia for major grocery shopping trips.02 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePaid firefighters strike again in Whangārei over pay and safety concernsEight of Whangārei’s 41 career firefighters have been on strike from noon to 1pm today.02 Jan 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom the Couch: Whangārei locals reverse diabetes through BBM lifestyle courseThe free course helps participants reverse diabetes, tackle anxiety and lower cholesterol.01 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
Northern Advocate‘Every blister will be worth it’: Retiring Sallies major’s 3000km foodbank trekGavin Baxter hopes to raise $30,000 to support struggling foodbanks nationwide.31 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
