PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCost of learning crisis highlighted as Tai Tokerau suffers highest needDisadvantages for low-income families have been amplified by the cost of living crisis,07 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice help distribute donated kai in WaitangiOfficers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.07 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEmily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housingWhen people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthlanders spend whopping $2.6b on their cards in just one yearNorthlanders on a card spending spree after the Covid lockdown.07 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateL.A.B tour treats Whangārei to homegrown musicL.A.B entertained thousands on Saturday at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.07 Feb 04:18 AM
Northern AdvocateTropical cyclone likely to hit flood-ravaged north this weekendA tropical low is brewing a cyclone in the Coral Sea.07 Feb 01:05 AM
Northern AdvocatePhotos: Kids get creative in Paihia sandcastle compTaniwha, tiki among the winning creations at Saturday’s event.06 Feb 10:25 PM
Northern AdvocateMere Mangu sparks controversy by speaking during MPs' welcomeIn Ngāpuhi custom, women don’t speak on the marae atea.06 Feb 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘More light, less heat’: Plea from Waitangi 2023Crowds reduced by road closures and weather, but festival's post-Covid return a success.06 Feb 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Big sob story': Woman swindled by dog adoption scamThe woman's good deed of helping a dog supposedly in need of a home turned sour quickly.06 Feb 05:24 PM
Northern Advocate'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in riverMan went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.06 Feb 05:20 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders' chance to show they know their rugby - new referees wantedNorthland Rugby Union on the lookout for more referees,06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHūhana Lyndon to stand for Greens in Te Tai TokerauNgātiwai's Hūhana Lyndon to contest Te Ti Tokerau electorate in general election.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: New tropical cyclone brewing; tall ship begins youth voyagesNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate21-gun salute fired over Bay of Islands for Waitangi DayRoyal NZ Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana could be seen anchored off Waitangi.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIn pictures: Waka parade one of Waitangi Day's greatest spectaclesThe waka parade is one of Waitangi Day's top spectacles.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGetting kids to school a rough ride in NorthlandBuses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageBunkers offer no shelter from the rainKevin Page finds a plan to escape the rain by playing golf has it's own pitfalls.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day dawn ceremony delights attendeesIt was a drizzly morning at the Waitangi dawn ceremony, but the mood wasn’t dampened.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFestival atmosphere as 15,000 turn up for Waitangi Day amid warnings of racial divisionWaitangi Day began will calls for unity, ended with a big party.06 Feb 05:44 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day 2023: Political leaders call for a united front at this year's dawn ceremonyThousands at Waitangi dawn powhiri as country welcomes national day.05 Feb 11:18 PM
Northern AdvocateHikoi from Te Rerenga Wairua makes its way to the Treaty GroundsHikoi from Te Rerenga Wairua makes its way to the Treaty Grounds for the first time in five years. Leader Rueben Taipari was determined to revive the tradition. Video / Peter de Graaf Watch05 Feb 09:51 PM
Northern AdvocateWaka make their way to Te Tii MaraeA fleet of nine waka, including Ngatokimatawhaorua, leaves Tii Beach. Video / David Fisher / Tania WhyteWatch05 Feb 09:39 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: 'Hands off' - kaumātua removed after interrupting Waitangi serviceAn elderly man interrupted official proceedings at Waitangi this morning.05 Feb 06:47 PM
Northern AdvocateDignitiaries leave marae as Waitangi Day dawn ceremony endsDignitaries and leaders leave the marae after the Waitangi Day dawn ceremony ends. Video / Tania WhyteWatch05 Feb 05:55 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly protester disrupts Waitangi Day dawn ceremonyThe man, who described himself as an 82-year-old returned serviceman, was removed from the Waitangi Day dawn ceremony after disrupting the service to protest. Video / David FisherWatch05 Feb 05:39 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo Northland boxers ranked in IBF top 10Lani Daniels is ranked the No 1 heavyweight in the world by the IBF.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePoliticians at Waitangi wrestle with the rules of not talking politics - then mostly do so anywayRequests to skirt politics brought awkwardness and eloquence.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day: Commemorations for most about fun and familyFun the order of the day at Waitangi for most05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland - Body found in water at Ruakākā and Age concern gets $10k grantNews snippets from Northland05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSix times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on recordParts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2023: Hipkins urges Kiwis to not be afraid to discuss Maori-Crown relations; Luxon labels Treaty 'a little experiment'Parliamentarians have formally been welcomed to Waitangi.05 Feb 02:59 AM