Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei bus hub reopens after upgradesThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
Northern AdvocateJury returns verdict in attack where man received 50 blows to his body over 3 hoursDefence lawyer tells jurors 'you have to be sure' before they retired to deliberate.11 Aug 04:22 AM
Northern Advocate'Nasty' stomach bug cripples Northland communityMangawhai Beach School said classrooms had been cleaned thoroughly over the weekend.11 Aug 01:51 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthern Rescue seeks $272k for life-saving medical equipmentFour ventilators and 10 laryngoscopes still need funding.11 Aug 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: The Hunger Monster short film shows students' perspective on hungerTikipunga Primary School students were asked - if hunger was a monster, what would it look like, and how would it be defeated? Video / I Have a Dream Charitable TrustWatch10 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHunger through a child’s eyes: School's art project sparks powerful conversationsTikipunga Primary School students designed 'hunger monsters' to express their experiences.10 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHat-trick helps secure Northland NPC win over SouthlandNorthland enjoyed 57% territory and 55% possession by halftime.10 Aug 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa Bowling Club under water in latest delugeFacilities inundated by floodwaters in last week's deluge - the heaviest rain Pihema. Video / Moerewa Taumatamakuku Community Civil DefenceWatch10 Aug 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateVolunteer says flood impact worst since 1988, despite $7.65m worksKawakawa weather watchdog says last week's rain was the worst since Cyclone Bola in 1988.10 Aug 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHow a 'little agency up north' became a creative powerhouseBigfish now does creative work for the likes of Mastercard, GIB and KiwiRail.10 Aug 01:30 AM
Northern Advocate'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Wow, the bird song': Record year for pest control in Pukenui ForestRats have halved in 18 months, benefiting tūī and kākāriki populations.09 Aug 05:36 AM
Northern AdvocateVolunteer firefighter's leukaemia battle sparks community supportEvan Vince, 74, has volunteered his spare time to the fire service for the past 10 years.08 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s big battlegrounds: 17 fight for three council spotsThey are among 165 nominations for 62 political positions.08 Aug 06:07 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible events make all the differenceOPINION: The mid-winter dinner was held at Flames Hotel in Whangārei.08 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Full circle': Playwright brings personal story home to NorthlandIt will be Cian Parker's first time in Northland and she hopes to connect with family.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: The quest for the perfect homemade loafThe smell of baking bread dates back to hunter-gatherer times.08 Aug 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate'Loud noises and banging': Twin accused of 3hr assault claims he was actually hiding in bedroomThe Crown says the twins attacked Troy Hansen with their fists, feet and bar stools.08 Aug 03:36 AM
Northern AdvocateHobson's Pledge billboard: Whānau look at legal optionsDon Brash said the group believed it had the correct licence for using the kuia's image.07 Aug 11:05 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom Northland to Stanford: NZ mathematician's remarkable journeyShintaro Fushida-Hardy earned his PhD in mathematics from Stanford.07 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMinisters visiting Kaitāia for rural health roadshow and community talksThe roadshow includes discussions with health professionals and residents.06 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Road cone woes: Call for risk-based traffic management on local roadsThe code is horribly prescriptive, leaving no room for professional judgment. 06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Young talents headline Bay of Islands festivalThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.06 Aug 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateChild dies after serious two-vehicle crash in KaikoheA family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.06 Aug 07:15 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily outraged as kuia's image used on Hobson's Pledge billboard without consentHobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission.06 Aug 05:35 AM
Northern Advocate‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury'You stole from him his very future. Everything ... is now and forever taken from him.'06 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Great honour': Northland doctor wins highest accolade in general practiceDr Aniva Lawrence is a long-time advocate for the health of Māori and Pacific peoples.06 Aug 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Hospital parking chaos: Complaints spike as major rebuild nearsNew parks were requested in March 2024 but weren't approved due to financial constraints.05 Aug 05:00 PM
