Northern AdvocateFirefighting Santa suits up to surprise Onerahi kids with Christmas cheerFor two decades, Onerahi deputy fire chief Brian Redwood has help spread Christmas joy.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSimple summer meals: Chef and MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet's easy tortilla soupBrunet's advice is find the joy in simplicity when it comes to cooking.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's lifeTwo visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.24 Dec 11:03 PM
Northern AdvocateHoliday road toll stands at two after fatal Whangārei crashThree other people in the car were also injured.24 Dec 06:47 PM
Northern AdvocateTopless sunbathing, a road trip with a budgie: Seniors share memories of Christmas pastFrom a post-war Christmas to a road trip with a budgie; here are some favourite memories.24 Dec 05:57 PM
Northern Advocate'I’m not leaving a kitten down a drain': Volunteers save tiny wet felineThe animal had been trapped underground for at least 48 hours.24 Dec 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePopular bike trail set to reopen in time for summer holidaysTwin Coast Cycle Trail's partial closure in 2021 hit bike, accommodation businesses hard.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGiant Waitangi Tribunal report calls for land return, constitutional makeoverThe ‘history-defining’ report brings together five years and 500,000 pages of evidence.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCovid on the rise this ChristmasCases of the virus in Northland have been increasing for months.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTime for a shell-ebration: It's Christmas in Northland!Whangārei Mayor and visitors share their hopes and wishes for this Christmas23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Toys of yesteryear that won children's heartsA toy hunt at Whangārei Museum reveals many treasures.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBrain fog: Northlanders reveal worst lingering effect of Covid-19Northlanders are grappling with some strange symptoms of long Covid.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCollaborative Tai Tokerau efforts acknowledged at 2022 NZ Recreation AwardsThe strategy looks to create a bicultural future for play, active recreation and sport.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettGrenade launchers may not be the best Christmas presents, Joe Bennett reckonsJoe Bennett muses on giving grenade launchers as Christmas presents.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Like true beauty, fitness satisfaction radiates from insideThe better you feel, the more you want to feel better.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor hopes gift will provide alternative view of climate change issueKaipara Mayor Craig Jepson hopes councillors will read False Alarm over the holidays.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChopper dispatched to help fight Far North fireFar North firefighters are battling a blaze in Waipapa.23 Dec 02:32 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas lunch at Open Arms: 'It’s about connection'155 Whare Āwhina's CEO Liz Cassidy-Nelson wants to offer connection this Christmas23 Dec 01:41 AM
Northern AdvocateCrown makes urgent move to halt 501 decision, Govt says it will change law Government says it will urgently pass retrospective legislation when Parliament returns.23 Dec 12:17 AM
Northern AdvocateAirports’ busiest day today: What you need to know More than 55,000 people are flying with Air NZ today - and long queues are possible.22 Dec 08:38 PM
Northern AdvocateAward-winning Kaiwaka author writes her way to prestigious fellowshipKelly Ana Morey plans to use her residency to work on her sixth novel.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow to avoid festive season stressMany people feel pressure around gift-giving and hosting, a psychologist says.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Whale watch continues; murder accessory namedCatch up on what's happening around the region.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland teacher retires after 50 years in the classroomSeeing changes in children’s lives for the better is so rewarding.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUnique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to councilUnique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe plus side, and down side to the proposed legislation to regulate property managersAround 28 per cent of New Zealanders reside in rental properties.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel MobThe man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.22 Dec 04:10 AM
Northern AdvocateCar T-boned in Pakaraka crash; police plead for driver patienceTwo people taken to hospital after crash at SH1/SH10 junction.22 Dec 02:52 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North water incident: One person found deceased at Matauri BayThe two callouts occurred on the same stretch coast at virtually the same time.22 Dec 02:14 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be namedLeonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.22 Dec 12:45 AM
Northern AdvocateThree Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss outThree Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobsThe award-winning business could double in size.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland: Adventure playground opening; and watch out for puppy scamsNews snippets from Northland.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearingNine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.21 Dec 04:00 PM